Pupil Cycle Time Distinguishes Migraineurs From Subjects Without Headache

Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by paroxysms of head pain accompanied by trigeminovascular system activation and autonomic dysfunction. Diagnosis is currently based on clinical diagnostic criteria. Though physiological differences exist between migraineurs and non-headache controls, true physiological biomarkers have been elusive, especially for the full clinical spectrum of migraine, inclusive of chronic, episodic, and probable migraine. We used edge-light pupil cycle time (PCT) as a probe of the pupillary light circuit in migraine, paired with clinical assessment of migraine characteristics, and compared these to non-headache controls. We found significantly increased PCT in probable, episodic, and chronic migraine, compared to controls. Additionally, increased PCT correlated with the presence of craniofacial autonomic symptoms, linking pupillary circuit dysfunction to peripheral trigeminal sensitization. The sensitivity of PCT, especially for all severities of disease, distinguishes it from other physiological phenotypes, which may make it useful as a potential biomarker

A Symbiotic Qualia: Studio Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts 2017–18 \ Western Gallery Exhibition

A Symbiotic Qualia is the fourth annual Studio Art, BFA catalogue. “Qualia” is the moment when one becomes aware of the subjectivity of an experience. Although each of our works represent individual experiences, we have formed a symbiotic network through concurrent artistic expression.https://cedar.wwu.edu/bfa_catalogs/1002/thumbnail.jp

Utilization of Infertility Services: How Much Does Money Matter?

The article of record as published may be located at http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-6773.2006.00640.xObjective. To estimate the effects of financial access and other individual characteristics on the likelihood that a woman pursues infertility treatment and the choice of treatment type. Data Source/Study Setting. The 1995 National Survey of Family Growth. Study Design. Weuse a binomial logitmodel to estimate the effects of financial access and individual characteristics on the likelihood that a woman pursues infertility treatment. We then use a multinomial logit model to estimate the differential effects of these variables across treatment types. Data Collection/Extraction Method. This study analyzes the subset of 1,210 women whomeet the definition of infertile or subfecund fromthe 1995National Survey of Family Growth