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Tasnim S, Wilson SG, Walsh JP, Nyholt DR. Shared genetics and causal relationships between migraine and thyroid function traits. Cephalalgia 2023; 43:3331024221139253. [PMID: 36739509 DOI: 10.1177/03331024221139253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies have reported a comorbid relationship between migraine and thyroid dysfunction. METHODS We investigated the genetic relationship between migraine and thyroid function traits using genome-wide association study (GWAS) data. RESULTS We found a significant genetic correlation (rg) with migraine for hypothyroidism (rg = 0.0608), secondary hypothyroidism (rg = 0.195), free thyroxine (fT4) (rg = 0.0772), and hyperthyroidism (rg = -0.1046), but not thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Pairwise GWAS analysis revealed two shared loci with TSH and 11 shared loci with fT4. Cross-trait GWAS meta-analysis of migraine identified novel genome-wide significant loci: 17 with hypothyroidism, one with hyperthyroidism, five with secondary hypothyroidism, eight with TSH, and 15 with fT4. Of the genes at these loci, six (RERE, TGFB2, APLF, SLC9B1, SGTB, BTBD16; migraine + hypothyroidism), three (GADD45A, PFDN1, RSPH6A; migraine + TSH), and three (SSBP3, BRD3, TEF; migraine + fT4) were significant in our gene-based analysis (pFisher's combined P-value < 2.04 × 10-6). In addition, causal analyses suggested a negative causal relationship between migraine and hyperthyroidism (p = 8.90 × 10-3) and a positive causal relationship between migraine and secondary hypothyroidism (p = 1.30 × 10-3). CONCLUSION These findings provide strong evidence for genetic correlation and suggest complex causal relationships between migraine and thyroid traits.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sana Tasnim
- Statistical and Genomic Epidemiology Laboratory, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health, and Centre for Genomics and Personalised Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
- Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Australia
- Medical School, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
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- Statistical and Genomic Epidemiology Laboratory, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health, and Centre for Genomics and Personalised Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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Hassan MAE, El-Gharieb HA, Nasr M, Abdelhay WM, Yousef TSM, El-Zamek HMF, Zidan AM, Nady M, Abdel-Kareem MA, Hasan A. Potential Association between Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Childhood Migraine. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58101346. [PMID: 36295508 PMCID: PMC9610765 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58101346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Migraine is caused by genetic susceptibility that is triggered by environmental as well as biological factors, and it is also linked to many somatic comorbidities, including clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism. We aimed to estimate the potential association between subclinical hypothyroidism (ScH) and migraine in children at our tertiary hospital. Materials and Methods: Using a case−control strategy, 200 children and adolescents were assigned to two equal groups: a case group (patients with migraine) of 100 patients and a control group of 100 patients without migraine. Clinical and biochemical parameters (TSH, FT4) were compared between the groups using statistical analysis. Results: Thyroid function comparison between the groups showed higher TSH but normal FT4 among children with migraine headache compared to the control group, which means more frequent ScH cases among the migraine group relative to the control (17% vs. 2%, p < 0.001). Obesity and overweight were more frequent among patients with migraine than the control group (8 and 5% vs. 2 and 1%, respectively). The (overweight/obese) patients with migraine had about 77% ScH and 15.4% overt hypothyroidism compared to 8% ScH and no overt hypothyroidism among normal body weight migraine patients (p < 0.001). No significant difference in the prevalence of nodular goiter between patients with migraine and controls was found. Conclusions: Based on our results, subclinical hypothyroidism is significantly linked to childhood migraine. Obesity and being overweight are more frequent among patients with migraine. Therefore, it may be logical to test the thyroid function in migraineur children, especially those with high BMI. Further studies are recommended to discover the mechanism of this association in children.
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- Histology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- Histology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- Radio-diagnosis Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- Anatomy Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kafr Elsheikh University, Kafr Elsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Departments of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +20-002-022-4012-932
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Togha M, Karimitafti MJ, Ghorbani Z, Farham F, Naderi-Behdani F, Nasergivehchi S, Vahabi Z, Ariyanfar S, Jafari E. Characteristics and comorbidities of headache in patients over 50 years of age: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:313. [PMID: 35399063 PMCID: PMC8994908 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03027-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background
Although headache is a common complaint in younger individuals, it is one of the most common complaints among persons over the age of 50 and is a significant cause of morbidity. As there are differences in the causes and types of headache, the diagnosis and management of headache in older adults differ from that in younger individuals.
Methods
In this cross-sectional study, 570 patients ≥ 50 years were recruited at a university affiliated tertiary headache center between 2016 and 2019. Demographic data, headache characteristics, and comorbid medical conditions were recorded. The presence of depression was explored using the Beck Depression Inventory. The patients were evaluated using the STOP-BANG scale to determine the risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
Results
The mean age of the patients was 57.7 years. Seventy-three percent of the patients had primary headache disorders, with the most prevalent types being migraine, followed by tension-type headache. Secondary headaches were primarily the result of overuse of medication, cervical spine disease, and hypertension. Patients with medication-overuse headache were significantly more likely to suffer from hypothyroidism and gastrointestinal problems such as bleeding/ulcers. Irritable bowel syndrome was also more common in patients with medication-overuse headaches and migraines. The risk for obstructive sleep apnea was intermediate in 45.2% of the patients with hypertension-induced headache, but was lower in the majority of others. There was a high tendency for moderate-to-severe depression in the participants; however, the Beck Depression Inventory scores were significantly higher in medication-overuse headache patients.
Conclusion
Proper treatment of headache in middle-aged and older adults requires the recognition of secondary causes, comorbid diseases, and drug induced or medication overuse headaches. Special attention should be paid to depression and obstructive sleep apnea in such patients suffering from headache disorders.
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El-Sonbaty HAE, Zarad CA, Mohamed MR, Abou Elmaaty AA. Migraine in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and its relation to disease activity. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROSURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s41983-021-00406-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
The comorbidity between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and migraine is complex and not completely understood.
Objective
This study aimed to evaluate migraine frequency in patients with RA and its relation to disease activity.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was carried out on 210 consecutive RA Egyptian patients fulfilling the 2010 EULAR/ACR criteria (joint distribution, serology, symptom duration and acute phase reaction).
Results
Prevalence of migraine in RA was 28.2%. Disease activity, fibromyalgia and functional losses were significantly higher in migraine group with RA versus non-migraine group (P < 0.001). Disease Activity Score (DAS-28) was independently significant predictor as increasing DAS-28 score was associated with an increased likelihood of exhibiting migraine (5.5-times higher odds per one-unit increase in DAS-28 score). Prevalence of brain MRI white matter hyper-intensities (WMHs) in RA with migraine was 54.8%. WMHs were significantly higher in migraine patients with aura than migraine patients without aura, especially in older patients, longer migraine duration, longer rheumatoid duration and elevated ESR (p < 0.047, p < 0.034, P < 0.004, P < 0.015 and P < 0.22, respectively).
Conclusions
Migraine is highly frequent in RA patients, especially migraine with aura. The presence of rheumatoid activity, fibromyalgia and secondary Sjogren’s syndrome, elevated ESR and CRP are associated with functional losses in RA patients with migraine, especially migraine with aura. MR imaging of brain is a mandatory tool for detection of white matter hyper-intensities in RA patients with migraine, especially migraine with aura.
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Caponnetto V, Deodato M, Robotti M, Koutsokera M, Pozzilli V, Galati C, Nocera G, De Matteis E, De Vanna G, Fellini E, Halili G, Martinelli D, Nalli G, Serratore S, Tramacere I, Martelletti P, Raggi A. Comorbidities of primary headache disorders: a literature review with meta-analysis. J Headache Pain 2021; 22:71. [PMID: 34261435 PMCID: PMC8278743 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-021-01281-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Primary headache disorders are common and burdensome conditions. They are associated to several comorbidities, such as cardiovascular or psychiatric ones, which, in turn, contribute to the global burden of headache. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive description of the pooled prevalence of comorbidities of primary headache disorders using a meta-analytical approach based on studies published between 2000 and 2020. Methods Scopus was searched for primary research (clinical and population studies) in which medical comorbidities were described in adults with primary headache disorders. Comorbidities were extracted using a taxonomy derived from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study. We compared prevalence of comorbidities among headache sufferers against general population using GBD-2019 estimates, and compared comorbidities’ proportions in clinical vs. population studies, and by age and gender. Results A total of 139 studies reporting information on 4.19 million subjects with primary headaches were included: in total 2.75 million comorbidities were reported (median per subject 0.64, interquartile range 0.32–1.07). The most frequently addressed comorbidities were: depressive disorders, addressed in 51 studies (pooled proportion 23 %, 95 % CI 20–26 %); hypertension, addressed in 48 studies (pooled proportion 24 %, 95 % CI 22–26 %); anxiety disorders addressed in 40 studies (pooled proportion 25 %, 95 % CI 22–28 %). For conditions such as anxiety, depression and back pain, prevalence among headache sufferers was higher than in GBD-2109 estimates. Associations with average age and female prevalence within studies showed that hypertension was more frequent in studies with higher age and less females, whereas fibromyalgia, restless leg syndrome, and depressive disorders were more frequent in studies with younger age and more female. Conclusions Some of the most relevant comorbidities of primary headache disorders – back pain, anxiety and depression, diabetes, ischemic heart disease and stroke – are among the most burdensome conditions, together with headache themselves, according to the GBD study. A joint treatment of headaches and of these comorbidities may positively impact on headache sufferers’ health status and contribute to reduce the impact of a group of highly burdensome diseases. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s10194-021-01281-z.
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy. .,Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
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- Centro di Diagnosi e Cura delle Cefalee, Palazzo della Salute, Gruppo San Donato, Milano, Italy.,PainClinicMilano, Centro Medico Visconti di Modrone, Milano, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- UO Neuropsichiatria Infantile, Policlinico Universitario Paolo Giaccone, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- UO Neuropsichiatria Infantile, Policlinico Universitario Paolo Giaccone, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Neuroscience Section, Department of Applied Clinical Sciences and Biotechnology, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Clinica Neurologica, Dipartimento di Medicina, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Center 'Mother Teresa', Tirana, Albania
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- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.,Headache Science and Neurorehabilitation Center, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Internal Medicine Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ricerca e Sviluppo Clinico, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Roma, Italy.,Regional Referral Headache Center, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- UOC Neurologia, Salute Pubblica, Disabilità, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milano, Italy
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