History
A short analysis and overview of the history of migraines and migraine technology
Historical Timeline of Migraine and Treatment Development
17th-18th Century
Migraine Differentiation
Renewed interest in migraines as a neurological disorder: the advances in the anatomy and neurology helped physicians to study headaches.
20th Century
Technology
Emergence of neuroimaging: technologies electroencephalogram - EEG and fMRI; development of targeted medications
19th Century
Vascular Theory
Vascular theory development: researchers proposed that migraine pain was caused by changes in brain blood vessels, dilation and contraction cycles.
20th Century
Retinal Imaging
Advances in retinal imaging: OCT and OCTA revealed changes in retinal microvasculature linked to migraine episodes; technological gaps identified: despite medications and monitoring, migraine management
19th Century
Treatment Impact
Early theory that guides pharmaceutical approaches; patterns of migraine occurrence, triggers, and symptoms