by Sue Robbins | Jun 17, 2020 | Migraine
Migraine is highly prevalent in the pediatric population, with findings from population-based studies indicating rates of 7.7%–9.1% among children and adolescents. 1 Sleep disorders are also frequently observed in these groups and represent a common comorbidity in...
by Sue Robbins | May 2, 2013 | Headache Drugs
An article recently published in Science Translational Medicine reports that mutations on a single gene appear to increase the risk for both migraines and an unusual sleep disorder. The researchers believe these findings may help to explain the connections between...
by Dr Robbins | Apr 10, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Sleep apnea and lack of sleep are more likely seen in children with migraine. A study conducted at St. Christopher Hospital for Children, Drexel University, in Philadelphia found that children with migraine were twice as likely to have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea, also...