Prevalence, Treatment, and Unmet Needs of Migraine in the Middle East: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder characterized by recurrent throbbing, moderate-to-severe headaches that disrupt daily chores, leisure, and social activities of patients, impacting their overall quality of life (QoL). Despite the high disease burden, there is a scarcity of data on migraines within the Middle East (ME) region. Thus, a systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted to examine epidemiological data, treatment patterns, QoL, and unmet needs regarding migraines in the ME region.

Methods

Electronic searches were carried out using the MEDLINE® and Embase® databases via the OvidSP® platform for articles published prior to April 2024. The inclusion and exclusion criteria for the selection of studies were based on the Patients, Interventi

SUBMITTER: Alsaadi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11751246 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature