Migraine Clinic

All information on migraine research, migraine diagnostics, migraine therapy, headache research, headache diagnostics and headache therapy

January 16, 2014 January 16, 2014

Medication overuse headache: 10-20 rule

Approximately 50% of patients with more than 15 headache days per month for at least 3 months have, in addition to their original primary headache disorder, medication overuse headache as a contributing factor to the increasing frequency of headache days per month [...]

January 14, 2014 January 14, 2014

Headache Master School 2013, Tokyo, Japan

The International Headache Society (IHS) has awarded Prof. Hartmut Göbel of the Kiel Pain Clinic the international certificate “Headache Master accredited by the International Headache Society”. The Headache Master program was one of the most significant innovations in 2013 [...]

January 4, 2014 January 4, 2014

Networking and self-help: www.headbook.me

The online community www.headbook.me facilitates in-depth networking and the exchange of experiences on all topics related to migraines and headaches. In the internet age, active self-help and independent information gathering are becoming increasingly important. Our healthcare system allows [...]

January 2, 2014 January 2, 2014

Migraine app update 2014 for iPad and iPhone

Our nationally and internationally popular migraine app for iPhone and iPad was updated at the beginning of the year to reflect the new iOS 7 and is now also available in an iPad version. [...]

December 15, 2013 December 15, 2013

New FDA approval: Magnetic stimulation for migraines

On December 13, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of a new acute migraine therapy using magnetic stimulation. The procedure is known as "Cerena transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)." This is the first approval of a medical device [...]

December 12, 2013 December 12, 2013

How Richard Wagner hid the secret of his migraine in the opera Siegfried

Kiel/London, December 12, 2013. Chronic migraine was the composer Richard Wagner's "main torment" of his life. Researchers at the Kiel Pain Clinic have now been able to demonstrate for the first time that his experience is reflected in his most famous works [...]

December 8, 2013 December 8, 2013

FOCUS Top Medicine 2013 Pain Therapy

Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel: Patients and doctors have chosen the best physicians nationwide in the FOCUS physician ranking. Prof. Dr. med. Hartmut Göbel, head physician of the Kiel Pain Clinic, is among the top doctors according to the editors of Focus [...]

November 5, 2013 November 5, 2013

Migraine and Headache Masterclass 2013

Recognized by the Schleswig-Holstein Medical Association with 10 continuing education credits, Category A: Diagnosis and therapy of chronic migraine and headache disorders. A continuing education event of the nationwide headache treatment network and the Migraine and Headache Center at the Kiel Pain Clinic. Time: [...]

October 30, 2013 October 30, 2013

Federal Council: Concerns about over-the-counter triptans

The Federal Council has before it a decision regarding the amendment of the prescription drug regulations for the migraine medications sumatriptan and zolmitriptan. A decision on this is to be made at the Federal Council meeting on November 8, 2013. The lead Health Committee of the [...]

September 11 ,

Headache Information Day in Essen, September 21, 2013

You are cordially invited to the Headache Information Day at the practice of Dr. Astrid Gendolla on September 21, 2013 in Essen. Program available for download. Venue: Hotel Atlantic, Norbertstraße 2a, 45131 Essen. Program: 10:00-10:05 a.m. Opening and Welcome by Dr. Astrid Gendolla 10:05-11:00 a.m. [...]

August 27, 2013 August 27, 2013

New publication: Continuing education in pain medicine

Topics in pain medicine – for continuing education and professional development. Would you like to learn about changes, innovations, current topics, or trends in your field? Do you want practical information presented clearly and understandably? Are you facing [...]

June 23, 2013 June 23, 2013

Genetic causes of migraine discovered

https://schmerzklinik.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Weltweite-Studie-Kern-hr1-hr-online.de_1.mp3 https://schmerzklinik.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Weltweite-Studie-Folgerungen-hr1-hr-online.de_1.mp3 https://schmerzklinik.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Katja-Flint-hr1-hr-online.de_1.mp3 https://schmerzklinik.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/kulturradio-migraene-03072013.mp3 Kiel/Ulm/Oxford/Boston, June 23, 2013. In the most comprehensive migraine study to date, an international consortium of researchers has discovered five new gene regions that are considered partly responsible for the development of migraines. The study opens new doors for [...]

June 22, 2013 June 22, 2013

Headache Classification III Beta published

In June 2013, the International Headache Society (IHS) published the beta version of the 3rd edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-IIIβ). In recent years, numerous new insights into the diagnosis and classification of headaches have emerged [...]

May 29, 2013 May 29, 2013

Cluster headache treatment with neuromodulation (ONS)

For patients with particularly severe chronic migraine, chronic cluster headache, and other severe chronic pain, few treatment options often remain. Standard therapies no longer demonstrate satisfactory and lasting effectiveness. Recently, however, new possibilities have come to the fore [...]

April 27 ,

Reprogramming of neuromodulation (ONS)

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 [...]

February 28, 2013 February 28, 2013

Springtime atmosphere on the Schwentine

Winter storms gave way to the month of May, spring shines in gentle light; on soft breezes, light and lovely, weaving wonders, it sways... Thomas Paragnik has celebrated the May light at the Kiel Pain Clinic and the [...]

February 28, 2013 February 28, 2013

Stop the headache – the course for children

“Stop the Headache” uses modern psychological methods and, under the guidance of experienced instructors, helps to reduce or alleviate chronic tension headaches and/or migraines in children and adolescents between eight and fourteen years of age