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December 9, 2012 December 9, 2012

Triptans, SSRIs and Serotonin Syndrome

In 2006, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning regarding a possible 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) uses [...]

November 25, 2012 November 25, 2012

40th Congress of the Japanese Headache Society

The Japanese headache company led from November 15th. until November 18, 2012 in Tokyo through their 40th anniversary congress. This special congress was visited by more than 2000 Japanese neurologists and headache experts. At the invitation of the President of the Japanese headache company and [...]

November 25, 2012 November 25, 2012

15 years of cooperation Kiel-Essen

The regional pain center in Essen under the direction of Dr. Astrid Gendolla in Essen organized the traditional Essen Pain Talks from November 23rd to 24th, 2012 in Essen. This year's event was held under the anniversary motto "15 years of cooperation between Kiel - [...]

November 1, 2012 November 1, 2012

Migraines affect children's school performance

Migraines Affect Children's Academic Performance: Headaches are the most common and serious health problem among schoolchildren. This has already been demonstrated by previous data from schools in Schleswig-Holstein. Children with migraines more frequently show difficulties [...]

October 20, 2012 October 20, 2012

Fasting makes you fat and gives you migraines

Why skipping breakfast creates cravings for high-calorie foods: Fasting ultimately leads to an excessive intake of energy needs, especially in the evening. Fasting activates addictive and reward behaviors in the brain for high-calorie foods [...]

October 20, 2012 October 20, 2012

Botulinum toxin and drug overuse

The question of whether botulinum toxin can also be used in cases of existing medication overuse headache (MOH) is causing confusion. The background and our conclusions from the Kiel Pain Clinic for practical application will therefore be explained below. [...]

October 1, 2012 October 1, 2012

ONS for chronic migraines

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 [...]

September 1 ,

September 5th is Headache Day

September 5th, 2012 is International Headache Day. On this occasion, we remind you of the most important rule for the medication-based treatment of headaches, the "10-20 rule". The overuse of painkillers for headaches [...]

August 23, 2012 August 23, 2012

G-BA: Verapamil for cluster headaches

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 [...]

July 5, 2012 July 5, 2012

Forum meeting of www.headbook.me 27-29.7.2012

This year's www.headbook.me forum meeting will take place on the last weekend in July 2012. Details can be found in the organization group. Since many participants are already arriving on Friday, July 27, 2012, the meeting begins - as always [...]

June 1, 2012 June 1, 2012

Action day against pain June 5, 2012

As part of the Day of Action against Pain, the German Pain Society eV is calling on clinics and pain therapy facilities on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 to bring the central health issue of pain therapy more to the public. The [...]

May 3, 2012 May 3, 2012

For BKK insured people: coordinated care for migraines and headaches

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 [...]

April 19 ,

In Memoriam Professor Dr. med. Dieter Soyka

Professor Dr. Dieter Soyka passed away in Kiel on April 14, 2012, at the age of 82. His life, marked by his unparalleled work as a neurologist, pain therapist, scientist, teacher, and author, was a blessing [...]

April 11 ,

New: The headache. 3rd edition 2012

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 [...]

April 11 ,

Migraine 2012: New publication

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 [...]

February 22, 2012 February 22, 2012

Successful against migraines – The new 6th edition

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 [...]

January 3, 2012 January 3, 2012

Non-aspirin painkillers may increase the risk of miscarriage

Acetylsalicylic acid should not be taken during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy unless medically necessary. This is due to the increased risk of miscarriage and birth defects. New studies now show that even [...]