All information on migraine research, migraine diagnostics and migraine therapy
(Gießen, November 24, 2011) At the 2nd Congress “Municipal Cooperation – Regional Future Management” on November 24, 2011 in Gießen, the integrated headache treatment concept, including the regional and nationwide headache treatment network of the Kiel Pain Clinic, was awarded the GenoFutura Award 2011. [...]
Approximately 10-15% of all Europeans suffer from migraines. Recent research suggests, among other things, a link between migraines and a common heart defect, a patent foramen ovale (PFO, "oval hole"). A PFO is a small opening between [...]
When the International Headache Society published the first edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-I) in 1988, chronic migraine was not among the 165 listed diagnoses. Migraine [...]
The drug Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) was approved on September 23, 2011, for the relief of symptoms of chronic migraine in adults who have not responded adequately to prophylactic migraine treatments or [...]
An increase and intensification of headaches due to overuse of painkillers or triptans must always be suspected when acute medication is required on more than ten days per month, regardless of the dose [...]
Merck halts clinical development program for CGRP antagonist telcagepant. A new therapeutic mechanism for migraine treatment was developed for clinical application with the CGRP antagonists MK-0974 and MK-3207. These are two drugs currently undergoing clinical research programs [...]
The members of our migraine and headache network, Headbook, are meeting again this year. This time, we're taking a mini-cruise to Oslo (August 5-7, 2011). On the morning of August 5, starting at 9:00 a.m., there will be presentations on topics related to [...]
Self-medication of migraine attacks with over-the-counter triptans: Since April 2006, naratriptan (Formigran® 2.5 mg) has been available without a prescription in pharmacies in small packs of 2 tablets. Formigran® contains the same active ingredient as the still available [...]
Professor Dr. Hartmut Göbel and the team at the Kiel Pain Clinic have developed a new interactive online headache calendar for you. It is designed to help migraine and headache patients to specifically monitor the course of their headache condition [...]
Statistically, almost 17,000 employees are absent from work every day in German companies due to headaches and migraines. According to its latest health report, the Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) health insurance company alone recorded over 300,000 days of absence in 2010 [...]
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
What is headbook.me? What can headbook.me offer? Sharing knowledge and information and benefiting from the experiences of others is very easy today with social networks. In recent years, a variety of social [...]
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? [...]
