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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Migraines"”.
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Migraines and Mindfulness Meditation: Does Engaging Spirituality Make A Difference?
Studies suggest that mindfulness training improves quality of life among persons with chronic pain (e.g., Kabat-Zinn, Lipworth & Burney, 1985), and researchers have begun examining how and why mindfulness training may be effective in this regard (e.g., Sauer & Baer, 2010). This is one of the first …
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The efficacy of acupuncture combined with chiropractic manipulative therapy in the management of migraines
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 1998.
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A Descriptive Study of the Impact of Migraine Headaches on Children's Lifestyles
… children, yet there is less focused attention on migraines in children than in adults. Pediatric migraine is a very complex disorder with debilitating symptoms that disrupt activities of daily living, school, and play. The purpose of this study was to discover the impact of migraine headaches on …
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Responses of migraineurs to EEG biofeedback training and music therapy : a single-subject experimental study of a neuroacoustical treatment for migraines
… explored as a nonpharmacologic prophylaxis for migraines. Based on the conceptual model of disregulation of central arousal function, the Othmers proposed a protocol in migraine prophylaxis by raising the sensory motor rhythm (SMR, 12- 15 Hz), accompanied by an inhibition of theta ( 4- 7 Hz) …
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L'utilisation de l'échelle d'efficacité personnelle face aux maux de tête (EEPMT) dans le traitement des migraines
L'impact néfaste des maux de téte, tant au niveau occupationnel, social ou personnel est bien établi. La biorétroaction est couramment utilisée dans le traitement des maux de téte chroniques mais son mécanisme d'action n'est pas encore clairement démontré. Des recherches antérieures indiquent que …
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Migraine: An Existential Phenomenological Study
… relationships, perception, and the migraines' role as horizons for the individuals' experiences. The migraines affected embodiment, as the participants felt alienated from their bodies and affected directly by perceived causative agents. Additionally, the migraines changed the …
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Comparing the efficacy of botulinum toxin and CGRP antagonists for chronic migraine prophylaxis
Chronic migraines are a neurological disorder, which can be debilitating to patients and result in increased healthcare costs and disability-affected life years. Botox and CGRP antagonists are two drugs used as prophylactic treatments for chronic migraine patients who have failed other medications …
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Codependence: A Novel in Essays
… breaks up, Amy's childhood headaches return as migraines and transform into chronic daily headaches, which she relieves with oxycodone (and sometimes other drugs). The narrative chronicles Amy's relationship with Ryan and her iatrogenic dependence on narcotic painkillers, detoxification, return …
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Migraine and emotion: a qualitative pilot study
… when educating students and practitioners about migraines, as there are strong emotional affects associated with this condition. This minor thesis was written by a post-graduate student as part of the requirements of the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) program.
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Deconstructing complex diseases : identification of new phenotypical sub-clusters of Type 2 diabetes using machine learning
… suffers, epilepsy - 3.4 million Americans, and migraines - another 3.2 million in the United States.
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Measuring consumer willingness to pay for reduced sulfur dioxide content in wine: a conjoint analysis
… perceived by consumers as causing headaches and migraines, differentiated wines based on their sulfite content may be a profitable marketing avenue. Using stated choice methods, a sample of 223 wine consumers participated in a conjoint experiment where 36 hypothetical wine labels were ranked. …
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Child Neurology Curriculum
… development:seizures/ epilepsy, headaches/migraines, tics, and post-concussion management. The Healthy Learner Model (HLM) and Child Neurology Process-Oriented Triage (ChiNePOT) are the conceptual frameworks used in this curriculum. Associated findings include the need of school nurses for …
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Deep video-to-video transformations for accessibility applications
… People with photosensitivity may have seizures, migraines or other adverse reactions to certain visual stimuli such as flashing images and alternating patterns. We develop deep learning models that learn to identify and transform video sequences containing such stimuli whilst preserving video …
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Aggravating Factors, Migraine Severity, and Healthcare Access among UK South Asians: A Systematic Review
Background: Migraines are among the leading causes of disability worldwide, with an estimated 10 million people affected in the UK. Despite this, South Asians, comprising over 9% of the UK population, remain underrepresented in migraine research. Cultural stigma, language barriers, limited health …
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Investigating self-compassion and meaning in life as facilitators of chronic disease management
… groups (Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Migraines and Asthma) through a proactive orientation to health, increased self-efficacy, and increased social support. Path analyses were conducted using Mplus 7.4 (Muthén & Muthén, 1998–2012). In the path analysis, there were no direct …
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Nature's approach toward ring formation and structural diversity in ergot alkaloid biosynthesis
… ergot alkaloids have also been used to treat migraines, Parkinsonism, and tumor growth. Different fungal species such as Aspergillusfumigatus, Claviceps purpurea, and Neotyphodium lolii produce ergot alkaloids that have distinct structural features yet share a common tetracyclic ergoline ring …
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Uses of Hypnosis in Pediatric Anesthesia and Pediatric Headaches: A Literature Review
… vaccinations or venipunctures. Headaches and migraines - another significant source of pain and anxiety for children and adolescents - can be difficult to treat with conventional pharmaceutical approaches. Hypnotherapy, or the use of hypnosis to achieve a therapeutic outcome, has a long …
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The Journey Towards Netherness: Exploring Endometriosis Experiences in and through an Improvisational Creative Praxis
… pads on the abdomen; years of untreatable migraines; a decade of suffering before diagnosis; seven surgeries; multiple organ removals; four rounds of IVF; visible and invisible scars; litres of red, black, and brown blood. These depictions reveal my ongoing, ever-fluctuating journey with …
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The Effects of a One-Tesla Magnet on Human Fibroblast Cell Growth
… medical conditions including arthritis and migraines. Magnetotherapy is the term coined for this alternative approach to medicine which requires placing medical magnets on painful areas to reduce soreness and accelerate healing. The actual mechanism by which, and to what extent, magnets …
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