Headache
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The following article from Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, "Prevalence and Burden of Headache Disorders: A Comparative Regional Study in China," by Ning Luo PhD, Yannan Fang PhD, Feng Tan MD, Qian Zhang MD, Daliang Zou MD, Xiutang Cao PhD, Xuehua Xu MD, Hua Bai MD, Jiangang Ou MD, Haike Wu MD, Zilong Chen MD, Yane Zhou MD, Saiying Wan MD, Yan Hong MD, Jingliang Wang MD, Minghui Ding MD, Aiwu Zhang PhD, Daoyuan Zhu MD, Jun Dun PhD, published online on November 10, 2010 (DOI: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2010.01795.x) on Wiley Online Library (http://www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com), has been retracted per agreement between the authors, the journal's Editor-in-Chief, John F. Rothrock, and Wiley Periodicals, Inc. This retraction has been made due to the article having been erroneously submitted to the journal prematurely in non-final form and without all authors having agreed to publication.
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To evaluate the efficacy and complications of C2 dorsal root ganglion (DRG) pulsed radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for cervicogenic headache (CEH) and to identify factors related to the outcome of the procedure in this retrospective analysis. ⋯ C2 DRG pulsed RFA may be an effective treatment for patients with CEH, particularly for patients who have previously experienced definite pain reduction after C2 DRG block. However, the limitations of our study design and small number of patients preclude firm conclusions.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
No "Wearing-Off Effect" Seen in Quarterly or Monthly Dosing of Fremanezumab: Subanalysis of a Randomized Long-Term Study.
To evaluate whether quarterly or monthly administration of fremanezumab for migraine prevention exhibits a pattern of decreased efficacy toward the end of the dosing interval (wearing-off effect). ⋯ This analysis of data from a long-term, phase 3 study showed that patients receiving quarterly fremanezumab or monthly fremanezumab did not experience a wearing-off effect toward the end of the dosing interval.
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To summarize available literature regarding headache as a manifestation of coronaviruses and to describe potential underlying mechanisms. ⋯ According to the Centers for Disease Control, common symptoms of human coronavirus include fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, and headache. In the case of SARS-CoV-2, there are limited reports about headaches, one of the most common clinical manifestations. There are currently no studies that focus specifically on headache among patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.