Cognitive Impairment Associated with Mild to Moderate Migraine Episodes: Possible Effects on Workplace Attendance - Takeaways - MDSpire

Cognitive Impairment Associated with Mild to Moderate Migraine Episodes: Possible Effects on Workplace Attendance

  • By

  • Yoji Yamaguchi

  • Masaaki Kohta

  • Kenji Ishikawa

  • Yasuo Naito

  • Michio Yamaguchi

  • Yusuke Ikeuchi

  • Hiroyasu Shose

  • Kazuhiro Tanaka

  • Atsushi Fujita

  • Takashi Sasayama

  • March 4, 2026

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    Migraine affects approximately 11.6% of the global population, significantly impacting quality of life and productivity.

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    Economic losses due to migraine-related productivity reduction can reach up to 3 billion USD annually in Japan.

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    Cognitive impairment during mild to moderate migraine attacks can lead to presenteeism, where individuals are present but not fully productive.

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    Cognitive function was assessed using standardized tests in patients with mild to moderate headaches, excluding those with severe attacks.

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    The study utilized the Digit Cancellation Test and Trail Making Test to evaluate attentional function and cognitive performance.

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Cognitive Impairment Associated with Mild to Moderate Migraine Episodes: Possible Effects on Workplace Attendance

  • by Yoji Yamaguchi, Masaaki Kohta, Kenji Ishikawa, Yasuo Naito, Michio Yamaguchi, Yusuke Ikeuchi, Hiroyasu Shose, Kazuhiro Tanaka, Atsushi Fujita, Takashi Sasayama

  • March 4, 2026

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