Posts by Lincoln Tracy
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.
Pain Avoidance in People with Migraine
By Lincoln Tracy |
New research explores the behaviors and brain regions associated with avoidance of pain, including the role of pain coping.
Making a Difference in Neurology and Headache Medicine with an Integrated Approach: An Interview with Deena Kuruvilla
By Lincoln Tracy |
Neurologist and headache specialist Deena Kuruvilla discusses her journey to headache medicine, her research, the benefits of non-pharmacological approaches for migraine, and much more.
From Pharmacy to Neurology, the Art of Headache Medicine, and the Importance of Mentorship: A Chat with Shivang Joshi
By Lincoln Tracy |
Neurologist Shivang Joshi discusses his path from pharmacology to neurology, the art of headache medicine, his passion for educating and mentoring the next generation of neurologists and headache specialists, and much more.
When the System Is Disrupted, a Better Understanding of Migraine Emerges: An Interview with Nasim Maleki
By Lincoln Tracy |
Professor Maleki discusses her path from medical physics to migraine research, the importance of studying migraine during transitional periods, her work exploring sex differences in migraine, and more.
One in Two People Experience a Headache Disorder, an Updated Review Reports
By Lincoln Tracy |
New research extends upon the Global Burden of Disease study, finding that the prevalence of migraine has increased over time.
