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Calcitonin Gene-related Peptide and Headache Disorders: A Narrative Review

Ioana Medrea

In this narrative review, we aim to introduce the reader to the history of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) discovery and its involvement in migraine pathophysiology. We will then look at drug development and clinical trials in migraine. We will additionally discuss other headache disorders where CGRP may play a role and, last, we will discuss areas of further study. […]

touchREVIEWS in Neurology. 2026;22(1):1–4:Online ahead of journal publication

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    X-ray style image of human head and upper torso, highlighting brain in red, person holding head, suggesting headache or brain pain, medical concept

    Trending Topic
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    Calcitonin Gene-related Peptide and Headache Disorders: A Narrative Review

    Ioana Medrea

    In this narrative review, we aim to introduce the reader to the history of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) discovery and its involvement in migraine pathophysiology. We will then look at drug development and clinical trials in migraine. We will additionally discuss other headache disorders where CGRP may play a role and, last, we will discuss areas of further study. […]

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