All information on cluster headache research, cluster headache diagnostics and cluster headache therapy
For patients with particularly severe chronic migraine, chronic cluster headache, and other severe chronic pain, treatment options are often limited. Standard therapies no longer demonstrate satisfactory and lasting effectiveness. Recently, however, new possibilities have come to the fore [...]
At the Migraine and Headache Center of the Kiel Pain Clinic, we have introduced a specialized consultation service for the care of patients with severe, therapy-resistant forms of migraine and other chronic pain conditions, where [...]
KIEL. Professor Dr. Hartmut Göbel has been awarded the Federal Cross of Merit, First Class, by Federal President Joachim Gauck. Minister-President Torsten Albig presented the award on Thursday, February 28, in Kiel. The [...]
The inadequate care for the common ailments of migraine and headaches does not primarily stem from a lack of scientific knowledge regarding the causes and treatment of headaches. A wide variety of such knowledge is now readily available. The gaps in care are [...]
Cluster headaches get their name from the fact that they occur in clusters, within distinct periods of time. These cluster periods can last from several weeks to several months or even years. [...]
For patients with particularly severe chronic migraines and other severe chronic pain, there are few effective treatment options. Standard therapies are generally not effective in the long term. In the latest [...]
In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a warning regarding a potential life-threatening risk of serotonin syndrome when triptans are used in combination with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or a selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) [...]
Occipital nerve stimulation for the treatment of chronic migraine. Chronic migraine is a particularly severe form of migraine. Affected patients suffer from severe headaches on more than 15 days per month. The high frequency of headache days [...]
According to a recent decision by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA), the calcium antagonist verapamil will in future be prescribable under statutory health insurance for the indication of cluster headache, even beyond its current approved indication. The Federal Joint Committee has [...]
The Cluster Headache Competence Center at the Kiel Pain Clinic and the Federal Association of Cluster Headache Self-Help Groups (CSG) eV organized the 3rd Kiel [...] on August 10th and 11th, 2012 at the Kiel Pain Clinic, Heikendorfer Weg 9-27, 24149 Kiel
Patients insured with BKK health insurance who suffer from migraines, headaches, and neuralgia can now receive even better medical care. The BKK Contractual Working Group NORD (BKK-VAG NORD) and the Kiel Pain Clinic have established the contractual framework for coordinated care for [...]
The standard work on headaches, migraines, and neuralgia. Headaches are the number one health problem. Over 250 different primary diagnoses are currently distinguished. This work comprehensively and uniquely on the German market describes the classification and diagnosis of all [...]
By Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel, new publication April 2012, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg. A throbbing, pounding, and knocking in the head. Every movement intensifies the agony. Migraine is one of the most significant widespread diseases worldwide. It causes severe disability, significant limitations in [...]
In the new, fully updated 6th edition (2012), Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel informs you about the forms and causes of modern diagnostic possibilities, behavioral strategies for prevention, modern medications, and alternative treatment methods. Compiled for you: all current therapies, addresses of [...]
Paroxysmal hemicrania manifests as headache attacks with the same pain characteristics and accompanying symptoms as cluster headaches. However, the attacks are shorter in duration, occur much more frequently, predominantly affect women, and respond reliably to [...]
[media id=41] Medicine today distinguishes over 250 different types of headaches. Approximately 90 percent of patients suffer from migraines and tension headaches. But there are also rare forms of headache. These include the so-called [...]
Five years of specialized competence center at the Kiel Pain Clinic in cooperation with the Federal Association of Self-Help Groups for Cluster Headache Sufferers and their Relatives. The Center for Rare Headache Disorders with Cluster Headache Competence Center at the Kiel Pain Clinic was founded in 2006 by [...]
Those suffering from migraines, headaches, back pain, and other chronic pain are particularly interested in knowing where to find targeted help locally. Prof. [...] has developed a new guide to a modern healthcare landscape
Dr. Harald Müller was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by Federal President Christian Wulff. Dr. Müller has been the Chairman of the Federal Association of Self-Help Groups of [...] since its founding
Dear colleagues, many network partners of the nationwide headache network have suggested receiving an award banner for your practice's homepage. The easiest way is for you or your webmaster to add it to the designated spot on your [...]
