Headache Center

Headache Center: Migraine research, migraine diagnostics, migraine therapy, headache research, headache diagnostics and headache therapy

March 2, 2023 March 2, 2023
  • Kick-off event for the new master's degree program at the University of Kiel Master of Migraine and Headache Medicine

Migraines come into the lecture hall

This course of study is unique in Germany: the “Master of Migraine and Headache Medicine” in Kiel. But why does a single illness require an entire course of study? And what motivates the doctors to return to [...]

February 23, 2023 February 23, 2023

Self-medication with triptans for migraines

Headache disorders can vary in severity. A causal treatment of the primary forms of headache is currently not possible, but various symptomatic therapies are available. These include preventative and acute treatment of headache attacks. [...]

January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023

Living with migraines: "37°" report on ZDF

Birte wants to become a doctor, but her migraine attacks prevent her from thinking clearly. Robert fears that the migraines could be a career killer and keeps them a secret. The film "My Head Is About to Burst: Living with Migraines" from the "37°" series [...]

January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023

10 questions about preventing chronic migraines

1) What are the risk factors for migraine becoming chronic? Key risk factors include reduced quality of life and high levels of suffering caused by migraine. Poor effectiveness of acute medication, overuse of painkillers and triptans, and comorbidities such as depression, [...]

November 14, 2022 November 14, 2022

1st place nationwide for the Kiel Pain Clinic for outstanding patient dialogue

Düsseldorf/Kiel November 14, 2022. The Kiel Pain Clinic received today the Federal Health Minister Prof. Dr. Karl Lauterbach took first place nationwide in the Patient Dialogue Award in the area of ​​priority care at the opening event of the German Hospital Day in Düsseldorf. The price marks [...]

October 27, 2022 October 27, 2022
  • The phases of migraines

Clinical appearance and development of migraine

Migraine as a complex neurovascular disease: Migraine is a complex neurovascular disease of the brain [8, 12]. Approximately 15% of the population is affected within one year [12, 17, 26]. After dental caries and tension-type headaches, migraine is the most common headache [...]

October 27, 2022 October 27, 2022

New DGS practice guidelines: acute therapy and prevention of migraines

In 2014, the German Society for Pain Medicine (DGS) published its first clinical practice guideline on "Primary Headache Disorders." The guideline aims to provide practical instructions and support for the diagnosis and treatment of primary headaches in the area of ​​[...]

September 25, 2022 September 25, 2022

Chronic migraine and medication overuse headache

Medication-induced headache (MIH) is also called medication overuse headache (MOH). It can develop when painkillers are taken for headaches on at least 10 days per month. It is especially common in people who suffer from [...]

August 23, 2022 August 23, 2022

Podcast Wissen Weekly: Migraines, what happens when the brain is overstimulated?

Answers to life's big questions: Migraines, what happens when the brain is overstimulated? The episode is online! Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vZJ387TW35qivb0uz1wky?si=b8b846c4df8b4227 At least one in ten people suffers from migraine attacks. Despite this, many people are still unaware of [...]

August 16, 2022 August 16, 2022

Migraine Special Care Contract for CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies

Guiding principles of specialized migraine care with CGRP monoclonal antibodies: Migraine is a very common, highly debilitating primary headache disorder. With its more than 48 subtypes, it is one of the most complex neurological conditions. Epidemiological studies confirm its high prevalence [...]

August 1, 2022 August 1, 2022

Adventure Diagnosis: Migraine with brainstem aura

Brainstem (outlined in red). NDR Visite - Abenteuer Diagnose reports on a patient with years of unclear and complex neurological symptoms, including headaches. Among the 47 different migraine subtypes, migraine with brainstem aura is often [...]

July 20, 2022 July 20, 2022

A monument to Hermann Anschütz-Kaempfe and Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein (left) and Hermann Anschütz-Kaempfe (right) “I had to do a tremendous amount of thinking last night, but I think it was worth it…” Hermann Anschütz-Kaempfe “You can recognize a truly good idea by the fact that its [...]

June 23, 2022 June 23, 2022

Complicated migraines and headaches

How do you deal with complicated migraine attacks and headaches? In his lecture for pain therapists, Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel explains the diagnostic and therapeutic approach. A recording from the DGS webinar "Pain Medicine UP-TO-DATE" on June 15th [...]