All information on migraine research, migraine diagnostics and migraine therapy
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 [...]
We regularly receive requests asking if we would make our popular migraine and headache calendar for the iPhone available for the Android operating system as well. Of course, we've also thought of Android users. They can use our web app [...]
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 Japanese Headache Society held its 40th anniversary congress in Tokyo from November 15th to 18th, 2012. This special congress was attended by more than 2,000 Japanese neurologists and headache experts. At the invitation of the President of the Japanese Headache Society and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Nationwide Migraine and Headache Treatment Network Receives Award in Berlin: The Kiel Pain Clinic and the Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) health insurance company are setting nationwide standards in the care of migraine and headache patients. On Wednesday, March 28, both partners were honored in Berlin with [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
