Journal of Genetic Syndromes & Gene Therapy
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Department of Genetics College of Science, University of Caritas, Enugu, Nigeria

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Genetics of Headaches and Primary Headaches
  Author(s): Sevda Karatas*
  
  This guide describes various genetic research methods and results for primary headaches. Positive family history is imprecise because it does not specify the number affected family size, or relationship to the group. It also does not include an interview with family members who may be affected. It is more accurate to calculate the family aggregate after confirming the doctor's diagnosis. Compared with the general population, first-degree relatives of people with migraine without pain, migraine with pain, chronic tension headache, and cluster headache have an increased risk of developing the disorder. The prevalence of proband disorder has significantly increased. Data is confirmed in twin studies. The primary headaches are caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. A major breakthrough was identification of 3 different genes all causing the rare autosomal domina.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2157-7412.22.13.352

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