Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Chronic Pain Prevalence after the COVID-19 Pandemic: Troubling Findings
A new US population-based analysis shows significant increases in the prevalence of chronic pain, and of high-impact chronic pain, in the wake of the pandemic. The upsurges were apparent for almost all pain sites considered in the study, including migraine/head pain.
Read MorePain in Children: A COVID-19 Paradox
A new analysis shows decreased prevalence of pediatric chronic pain during the first year of the pandemic, compared to 2019. Less school bullying, as well as higher family resilience and more frequent family meals, may have contributed to the surprising finding.
Read MoreThe Impact of Natural Disasters on Migraine
Recent research shows that victims of the 2018 Japan Floods were more likely to receive newly prescribed migraine treatment, compared to non-victims. A separate study reveals how COVID-19 can affect migraine – sometimes in surprising ways.
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