Migraine – Medxy AI

Frequency of Migraine and Sinus Headaches in Patients Undergoing Primary Rhinoplasty: A Clinical Review

By MedXY 08/07/2026

This review analyzes the increased incidence of migraine and sinus headaches in primary rhinoplasty patients, emphasizing the clinical significance of screening rhinogenic headache triggers during septorhinoplasty to enhance both symptomatic relief and aesthetic outcomes.

Neurology news OB/GYN & Women’s Health

Postmenopausal Migraine Signals Higher Ischemic Stroke Risk, Not Hemorrhagic Stroke, in the Women’s Health Initiative

By MedXY 06/10/2026

In a large cohort of postmenopausal women, migraine history was associated with a modest increase in ischemic stroke risk over 20 years, while total and hemorrhagic stroke risks were not significantly elevated.

Neurology news Ophthalmology

A Pain-Predominant Dry Eye Phenotype Emerges: Severe Symptoms, Few Ocular Signs, and Strong Links to Migraine and Psychiatric Disease

By MedXY 06/01/2026

A 2026 Ophthalmology report identified a pain-predominant dry eye phenotype in 6.9% of patients, marked by high symptom burden, minimal surface signs, and enrichment for migraine and psychiatric comorbidity.

Neurology news Radiology

Neural Connectivity Patterns Predict Acupuncture Response in Migraine: A Step Toward Personalized Pain Management

By MedXY 02/10/2026

This randomized clinical trial demonstrates that real acupuncture significantly reduces migraine frequency and disability compared to sham acupuncture. Crucially, baseline brain connectivity patterns within the default mode and subcortical networks can predict individual treatment responses, offering a potential biomarker for personalized neuromodulatory therapy.

Neurology news

Candesartan 16 mg Emerges as a Robust, Evidence-Based Option for Migraine Prophylaxis

By MedXY 12/23/2025

A Phase 2 triple-blind trial confirms that 16 mg of candesartan daily significantly reduces monthly migraine days compared to placebo, offering a well-tolerated oral alternative for patients with episodic migraine.