All information on headache research, headache diagnostics and headache therapy
In biofeedback therapy (feedback, from the English word meaning "to transmit back"), the therapist typically uses a technical device to measure a specific bodily function and transmits this information back to the patient. In the case of migraine [...]
Headbook was launched online in December 2009 as a migraine and headache community and was the further development of our migraine forum at the Kiel Pain Clinic. The possibilities for online exchange developed rapidly. The current version has nothing [...]
In 2011, the World Health Organization and the global campaign against headaches, "Lifting the Burden," published an atlas on the prevalence of headache disorders and resources for their care. The main messages of this key WHO publication on migraine and headaches describe [...]
Migraine and headache medications are used by many people as everyday "foods." Nationwide, more than 3 billion individual doses of painkillers are taken annually through self-medication alone, an estimated 85% of them for headaches. In Germany, [...]
Annual direct and indirect costs of €43.5 billion. These high direct and indirect costs mean that, after age-related dementia and stroke, migraine and other headache disorders are among the three most expensive neurological diseases, with the [...]
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) [...]
The Essen Regional Pain Center, headed by Dr. Astrid Gendolla, hosted its traditional Essen Pain Symposium from November 23-24, 2012. This year's event was themed around the anniversary of "15 Years of Cooperation Kiel – [...]"
On the subject: Pain, go away! The fight against migraines, back pain, and more on Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m. on NDR 1 Welle Nord. Experts answer your questions. Are [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 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 [...]
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
This year's forum meeting of www.headbook.me will take place on the last weekend of July 2012. Details can be found in the organizing group. Since many participants will be arriving on Friday, July 27, 2012, the meeting will begin – as always [...]
A global collaboration of scientists, including a research team from the Kiel Pain Clinic, has identified four new gene loci whose alterations significantly increase the risk of migraines. These recent discoveries provide important new insights [...]
As part of the Action Day Against Pain, the German Pain Society (Deutsche Schmerzgesellschaft e.V.) is calling on clinics and pain therapy facilities on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, to raise public awareness of the crucial health issue of pain therapy. The [...]
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 [...]
