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A phenome-wide association study reveals novel phenotypic determinants of migraine risk in the UK Biobank.
Headache - 1 Jan 2026
Shi Changhe, Li Shuangjie, Liang Yuanyuan, Ma Dongrui, Hu Zhengwei, Wang Yunchao, Wang Zhiyun, Qi Shasha, Hao Xiaoyan, Li Mengjie, Zuo Chunyan, Hao Chenwei, Feng Yanmei, Sun Yuemeng, Wang Chen, Yang Ruwei, Yang De, Wang Yonggang, Mao Chengyuan, Sun Shilei
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OBJECTIVE: To identify genetic and phenotypic determinants of migraine susceptibility and progression using a large-scale, hypothesis-free approach. BACKGROUND: Migraine is a common neurological disorder with a substantial individual and societal burden. While risk factors are known, hypothesis-driven approaches may overlook contributors. METHODS: We analyzed data from 502,364 UK Biobank participants (aged 37-73...
Topics
- Humans
- Migraine Disorders
- United Kingdom
- Female
- Adult
- Middle Aged
- Male
- Phenotype
- Aged
- Biological Specimen Banks
