Posts by Lincoln Tracy
The Impact of Migraine History and Medication Use on Pregnancy Outcomes
By Lincoln Tracy |
Recent studies contribute valuable findings by looking to two unique datasets.
Talking Migraine Genetics: An Interview with Lyn Griffiths
By Lincoln Tracy |
In this MSC interview, Professor Griffiths discusses her career path to molecular genetics, key findings from migraine genetics research, links between migraine genes and the response to head trauma, and more.
Promising Signs for Psychedelic Use in Cluster Headache
By Lincoln Tracy |
A small study finds that low-dose psilocybin was safe and had a moderate effect size, though results did not reach statistical significance.
Is Alcohol a Migraine Trigger?
By Lincoln Tracy |
A new prospective cohort study reports that alcohol does not trigger migraines, even suggesting that in some instances, it is associated with a lower probability of a migraine attack.
Headache Disorders in Veterans: A Big Problem
By Lincoln Tracy |
Two recent studies highlight the impact of headache and migraine in US veterans, with a focus on gender differences and other factors.
Why Does Sumatriptan Only Work for Headache Disorders?
By Lincoln Tracy |
A new study further advances the case that the drug suppresses central sensitization, acting only in the trigeminal nociceptive system.
Mindfulness and Migraine: Is There a Link?
By Lincoln Tracy |
A new replication and extension study finds little to connect the trait of mindfulness with pain in healthy controls, nor is it associated with improvements in headache in people with migraine.
Career Advancement in the Headache Field: What Are the Obstacles? A Podcast with Irene de Boer and Gisela Terwindt
By Lincoln Tracy |
In this MSC podcast, two co-authors of a recent cross-sectional survey study discuss what is holding back the careers of headache professionals.
More Than Meets the (Human) Eye: Headache Researchers Use Facial Detection Software as an Automated Readout of Pain in Mice
By Lincoln Tracy |
The new approach accurately detects squinting in response to CGRP and amylin, and proves superior to a manual strategy.
