All information on continuing education and conferences on headache research, headache diagnostics and headache therapy
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
As another contractual partner in the integrated care program, BKK Gesundheit has joined the nationwide integrated care concept for migraines, headaches and facial pain, as well as cranial neuralgia, of the Kiel Pain Clinic and Techniker Krankenkasse. […]
First risk factor for widespread migraine forms discovered in the genome [media id=36] Kiel, Cologne, Ulm – August 31, 2010. Scientists from the Kiel Pain Clinic and the University of Cologne/Ulm, in collaboration with [...], have discovered a risk factor for widespread migraine forms in the genome for the first time [media id=36]
By Dr. Axel Heinze, Dr. Katja Heinze-Kuhn and Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel: Patients who wanted to fill their triptan prescriptions at a pharmacy as usual from September 1, 2010, experienced some unpleasant surprises. [...]
Panel discussion on the topic of "Pain and Sleep" with Prof. Dr. med. Jürgen Zulley and Prof. Dr. med. Hartmut Göbel on September 11, 2010 in the Bad Godesberg Town Hall. On September 11, a panel discussion took place in the Bonn-Bad Godesberg Town Hall [...]
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Christian Wulff, has awarded Dr. Gerhard Müller-Schwefe the Federal Cross of Merit for his outstanding contributions to improving the care of citizens suffering from chronic pain. The President thus recognizes [...]
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
Are you at risk for chronic headaches? Download the headache risk check for chronic headaches here. Normally, pain warns us of danger. Pain motivates us to defend ourselves against damage and to take targeted, sensible action [...]
Meeting for former patients: The desire to organize an update weekend for all former patients was frequently expressed. What has proven successful? What's new? [...]
The Competence Network provides clear guidelines: Headache is a complex condition. However, thanks to numerous studies over the past ten years, we know more and more about how headaches develop and how they can be treated preventively. The [...]
A supra-regional network of physicians helps with implant complications: ZIES Frankfurt offers comprehensive diagnostics and therapy for implant complications, inflammation, and pain in the head and neck area for the first time. Founded in May 2010, ZIES (Center for Implant Complications, Inflammation, Pain) is headquartered [...]
Integrated care is described as "the care model of the future." Behind this term lies a simple yet highly effective approach: the various service areas of the healthcare system—outpatient, inpatient, and rehabilitative care [...]
The patient guide "Successfully Combating Headaches and Migraines" by Prof. Hartmut Göbel will be published in October 2009 in its fully updated 5th edition. Chin up – because you can do something yourself to combat headaches and migraines! [...]
Cindy McCain's speech at the International Headache Congress: Cindy McCain, the wife of 2007/2008 US presidential candidate John McCain, publicly advocated for the concerns of [...] at the 2009 International Headache Congress in Philadelphia (USA)
Sustainable behavioral change in patients with chronic pain is central to modern pain therapy. What is learned should be implemented in everyday life and practiced continuously. […]
The nationwide integrated care concept, the first nationwide coordinated headache treatment network of the Pain Clinic and the Techniker Krankenkasse (a German health insurance company), wins the “Healthcare Industry Ideas Park 2009” competition. The Financial Times Deutschland has now held the “Healthcare Industry Ideas Park” competition for the fourth time. Companies, institutions [...]
Professor Fumihiko Sakai, President of the Japanese Neurological Society and President of the Asian Headache Society, visited the Kiel Pain Clinic from March 1st to 2nd, 2009. In Asia, the treatment of headache disorders is still [...]
[media id=14 width=500 height=282] Imre Sallay dedicated the song “Ja, der Schmerz” (Yes, the Pain), set to music by Louis Ferrari, to the 10th anniversary celebration of the Kiel Pain Clinic. Munich opera singer Cornelia Wulkopf sings the song [...]
CGRP antagonists: The successors of triptans? Dr. Axel Heinze, Dr. Katja Heinze-Kuhn and Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel, Neurological-Behavioral Pain Clinic Kiel (https://schmerzklinik.de) The introduction of sumatriptan in migraine therapy from 1991 onwards not only decisively changed migraine treatment, [...]
The antiepileptic drug topiramate has also proven effective in preventing migraines. A study described in the scientific journal "Neurology" shows that taking topiramate during pregnancy increases the risk of migraines [...]
