Circadian rhythms of migraine attacks in episodic and chronic patients: a cross sectional study in a headache center population

Migraine is considered a disease with diurnal and 24 h pattern, though the existence of a prevalent circadian rhythm associated to migraine frequency and severity is still not clear. This observational cross-s...

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Association of white matter hyperintensities with migraine features and prognosis

White matter hyperintensities (WMHs) are frequently detected in migraine patients. However, their significance and correlation to migraine disease burden remain unclear. This study aims to examine the correlat...

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Migraine-related disability and co-morbid depression among migraineurs in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Migraine headache is a neurologic disorder which mainly affects younger and productive segment of population. Migraine not only causes pain; but also affects quality of life in terms of low productivity and ec...

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Spectral Reflectometric Microscopy on Myelinated Axons In Situ

Here, we present a step-by-step protocol for imaging myelinated axons in a fixed brain slice using a label-free nanoscale imaging technique based on spectral reflectometry.

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FDA Expands Approval of Closed-Looped Insulin Delivery System

MONDAY, July 2, 2018 -- Approval of the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system for diabetes management has been expanded to include individuals aged 7 to 13 years with type 1 diabetes, according to a report published by the U.S. Food and Drug...

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Use of Palliative Care, Oxygen Therapy Increasing for COPD

MONDAY, July 2, 2018 -- For patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the use of formal palliative care services and long-term oxygen therapy has increased but remains low, according to a study published online June 11 in...

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Socioeconomic Factors Linked to Hearing Aid Access, Use

MONDAY, July 2, 2018 -- Socioeconomic factors may hinder individuals' ability to obtain and use hearing aids, according to a study published online May 21 in The Gerontologist. Michael M. McKee, M.D., M.P.H., from the University of Michigan in Ann...

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