Excellence in Headache and Neurogenic Pain: Africa

We are delighted to organize this special Research Topic with the goal of highlighting the latest advancements in Headache and Neurogenic Pain, showcasing the academic excellence and high-quality work of internationally recognized researchers based in Africa, and the outstanding research being done on headache and neurogenic pain among people living in Africa.

Headache disorders and neurogenic pain are major health concerns worldwide, imposing a significant burden on both individuals and healthcare systems. The current global literature predominantly focuses on regions outside Africa, creating substantial knowledge gaps concerning the epidemiology, clinical features, risk factors, and management strategies pertinent to African populations. Addressing these disparities is crucial for enhancing patient care and health outcomes, and developing relevant interventions across the continent.

This Research Topic aims to consolidate cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and public health perspectives on headache and neurogenic pain within Africa. By focusing on the unique challenges and significant strides made by Africa-based researchers and clinicians, we seek to foster scientific collaboration, highlight regional expertise, and promote context-specific solutions. Our objective is to bridge existing evidence gaps, inform clinical practice, and influence healthcare policy for people living in Africa.

We particularly encourage submissions that offer new epidemiological data, explore genetic and environmental influences, evaluate diagnostic and treatment approaches, or investigate the social and economic impact of these conditions in Africa. We welcome collaborative and multidisciplinary contributions that integrate clinical and basic scientific perspectives. While maintaining a broad scope, the emphasis should be on the African population. We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, brief research reports, and other article types supported by the journal, on themes including, but not limited to, the following:
- Epidemiology and the burden of disease
- Clinical characteristics and unique phenotypes
- Genetics and biomarkers
- Healthcare access and disparities
- Culturally adapted diagnostic and management strategies
- Implementation of international guidelines in African settings
- Impact of traditional and alternative medicine
- Educational interventions
- Policy frameworks to enhance care
We encourage contributions primarily involving people living in Africa or conducted by Africa-based teams. Submissions will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure scientific excellence and relevance. We eagerly anticipate contributions that will advance the field and promote excellence in headache and neurogenic pain research within the context of African populations.

Articles accepted after peer review will be published and appear online as soon as approved for publication.

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Topic Editor Fabrizio Vernieri leads investigator-initiated trials collaborations and principal investigator clinical trials projects with AbbVie, Angelini, Eli Lilly, Lundbeck, Pfizer, and Teva. The other Topic Editors declare no competing interests with regard to the Research Topic subject.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Clinical Trial
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
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Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Clinical Trial
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review

Keywords: headache, migraine, neurogenic pain, Africa, risk factors, disparities, epidemiology, genetics

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.