• A Potential Role of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Epileptic Seizures 

      Grønvold, Thea Celine (Master thesis, 2024)
      Background: One of the main components of Cannabis sativa L is Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), which primarily binds to cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) and CB2. These receptors and their endogenous molecules, 2-arachidon ...
    • Apotekfarmasøyters rolle i avmedisinering av NSAIDs i Norge 

      Amedi, Delsher (Master thesis, 2024)
      Bakgrunn: NSAIDs spiller en viktig rolle i behandling av et bredt spekter av smertetilstander. På grunn av deres utbredte bruk, er mange NSAIDs tilgjengelige både med og uten resept på apotek. Til tross for deres effektivitet, ...
    • A Bidirectional View of Migraine and Diet Relationship 

      Gazerani, Parisa (Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment;volume 17, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-11)
      Migraine is a common headache with a large negative impact on health. Several endogenous and exogenous factors can influence the severity and frequency of migraine, for example, lifestyle factors including dietary factors. ...
    • The Brain, the Eating Plate, and the Gut Microbiome: Partners in Migraine Pathogenesis 

      Gazerani, Parisa; Papetti, Laura; Dalkara, Turgay; Cook, Calli Leighann; Webster, Caitlin; Bai, Jinbing (Nutrients;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      This review summarizes the relationship between diet, the gut microbiome, and migraine. Key findings reveal that certain dietary factors, such as caffeine and alcohol, can trigger migraine, while nutrients like magnesium ...
    • Competence in Sports Pharmacy among Pharmacy Students in Norway 

      Dabrowska, Natalia; Malmberg, Lone; Hadis, Nejati; Bach Volle, Cecilie; Røssing Witzø, Maren; Yaman, Hatice; Gazerani, Parisa (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Pharmacists are competent to promote the proper use of medicines. According to the International Pharmaceutical Federation, pharmacists must develop competence in sports pharmacy and the contents of the World Anti-Doping ...
    • Complexity of drug substitutions caused by drug tenders: A mixed-methods study in Denmark 

      Klitgaard Larsen, Lina; Middelbo Outzen, Emilie; Gazerani, Parisa; Plet, Hanne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate factors influencing the complexity of drug substitutions caused by drug tenders in a Danish hospital setting. Methods: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach ...
    • Contribution of Central and Peripheral Glial Cells in the Development and Persistence of Itch: Therapeutic Implication of Glial Modulation 

      Gazerani, Parisa (Neuroglia;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Chronic itch (CI) is an unpleasant skin sensation accompanied by an intense scratching desire that lasts 6 weeks or longer. Despite the high prevalence and negative impact on affected individuals and a huge healthcare ...
    • Contribution of Small Extracellular Vesicles from Schwann Cells and Satellite Glial Cells to Pain Processing 

      Gazerani, Parisa (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes and microvesicles, are membrane-bound particles released by cells into extracellular space. These vesicles carry various molecules, such as proteins and lipids, and can ...
    • Deprescribing NSAIDs: The Potential Role of Community Pharmacists 

      Amedi, Delsher; Gazerani, Parisa (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are largely used for controlling various pain conditions and are widely available in community pharmacies, with and without prescription. Despite their effectiveness, NSAIDs ...
    • Epigenetics of Migraine 

      Gazerani, Parisa (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Genetics and the environment have both been demonstrated to take part in the pathogenesis of migraine. Studying the epigenetic mechanisms underlying migraine can facilitate the understanding of the disorder, its chronification, ...
    • Exploring the Role of Community Pharmacists in Pain Management: Enablers and Challenges 

      Gazerani, Parisa; Mujtaba, Syed Hassan (Pharmacy;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Pain is a common complaint, and the consumption of analgesics is prevalent. Community pharmacists, as primary contact points for patients, can play a crucial role in guiding patients toward rational pharmacotherapy or ...
    • Hallmarks of primary headache: part 1 – migraine 

      Raggi, Alberto; Leonardi, Matilde; Arruda, Marco; Caponnetto, Valeria; Castaldo, Matteo; Coppola, Gianluca; Della Pietra, Adriana; Fan, Xiangning; Garcia-Azorin, David; Gazerani, Parisa; Grangeon, Lou; Grazzi, Licia; Hsiao, Fu-Jung; Ihara, Keiko; Labastida-Ramirez, Alejandro; Lange, Kristin Sophie; Lisicki, Marco; Marcassoli, Alessia; Montisano, Danilo Antonio; Onan, Dilara; Onofri, Agnese; Pellesi, Lanfranco; Peres, Mario; Petrušić, Igor; Raffaelli, Bianca; Rubio-Beltran, Eloisa; Straube, Andreas; Straube, Sebastian; Takizawa, Tsubasa; Tana, Claudio; Tinelli, Michela; Valeriani, Massimiliano; Vigneri, Simone; Vuralli, Doga; Waliszewska-Prosół, Marta; Wang, Wei; Wang, Yonggang; Wells-Gatnik, William; Wijeratne, Tissa; Martelletti, Paolo (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Background and aim Migraine is a common disabling conditions which, globally, affects 15.2% of the population. It is the second cause of health loss in terms of years lived with disability, the first among women. Despite ...
    • How does botulinum toxin inhibit itch? 

      Gazerani, Parisa (Toxins;Volume 14 / Issue 10, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Two decades after reports of the anti-pruritic effects of botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs), there is still no approved product for the anti-itch indication of BoNTs, and most clinical case reports still focus on the off-label ...
    • Human brain organoids in migraine research: Pathogenesis and drug development 

      Gazerani, Parisa (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
    • Human Brain Organoids in the Preclinical Phase of Drug Development for Migraine 

      Gazerani, Parisa (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Developing drugs for brain disorders poses significant hurdles. These challenges stem from the scarcity of optimal models for preclinical drug testing and the often observed lack of translation from preclinical to human ...
    • Identification of required capabilities of digital health ecosystems when preventing and managing non-communicable diseases 

      Pikkarainen, Minna; Iivari, Marika; Francis gomes, Julius; Kaartinen, Jouni; Xu, Yueqiang; Gazerani, Parisa (Digital Health;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Objective: Non-communicable diseases cause annual mortality for 41 million people worldwide. These diseases include coronary heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and musculoskeletal as well as mental disorders. Innovation ...
    • Intelligent Digital Twins for Personalized Migraine Care 

      Gazerani, Parisa (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Intelligent digital twins closely resemble their real-life counterparts. In health and medical care, they enable the real-time monitoring of patients, whereby large amounts of data can be collected to produce actionable ...
    • Investigation of itch in Parkinson disease 

      Sondrup, Maria A; Bjergen, Cecilie; Gaarskjær, Anne N; Joseph, Andrea; Lassen, Rikke S; Mamedov, Shiran; Poulsen, Maria B; Radovanovic, Tessa; Schacksen, Cathrine S; Thaarup, Maja; Andersen, Maria S; Oppel, Lorenz M; Gazerani, Parisa (Itch;volume 6, issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-14)
      Introduction: Sensory abnormalities (eg, pain) are common in Parkinson disease (PD) with a negative impact on quality of life. As itch is less studied in PD, and pain and itch partially share sensory pathways, we designed ...
    • Is Burning Mouth Syndrome Associated with Extraoral Dryness? A Systematic Review 

      Le, Kim Devon Terga; DosSantos, Marcos Fabio; Gazerani, Parisa (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is characterized by a persistent intraoral burning sensation, often experienced by postmenopausal women. The etiology of BMS remains partially understood, and consequently, treatments remain ...
    • A link between migraine and prolactin: the way forward 

      Gazerani, Parisa (Future science OA;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09-24)
      Migraine is an incapacitating neurological disorder that predominantly affects women. Sex and other hormones (e.g., oxytocin, and prolactin) may play a role in sexual dimorphic features of migraine. Initially, prolactin ...