Current press information on migraine and headache research, migraine and headache diagnostics, migraine and headache therapy
The inadequate care for the common diseases migraines and headaches does not primarily result from a lack of scientific knowledge about the cause and treatment of headaches. These are available in a wide variety today. The supply deficits are [...]
Migraine and headache is used by many people as everyday “food”. Nationwide, more than 3 billion single doses of pain relievers are taken solely through self -medication, an estimated 85% of them due to headaches. In Germany Pro [...]
43.5 billion annually in direct and indirect costs The high direct and indirect costs mean that, after senile dementia and stroke, migraines and other headache diseases are among the three most expensive neurological diseases with the highest [...]
Cluster headaches get their name because they occur frequently in specific periods of time, in so-called clusters. The time span of the cluster periods can be several weeks, several months or years. [...]
In 2006, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning regarding a possible 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) uses [...]
The Japanese headache company led from November 15th. until November 18, 2012 in Tokyo through their 40th anniversary congress. This special congress was visited by more than 2000 Japanese neurologists and headache experts. At the invitation of the President of the Japanese headache company and [...]
To the point: Pain, go away! The fight against migraines, back problems and the like on Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on NDR 1 Welle Nord Experts give answers to their 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 [...]
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 [...]
According to a recent decision by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA), the calcium antagonist verapamil will in future be prescribable under statutory health insurance for the indication of cluster headache, even beyond its current approved indication. The Federal Joint Committee has [...]
The Cluster Headache Competence Center at the Kiel Pain Clinic and the Federal Association of Cluster Headache Self-Help Groups (CSG) eV held events on August 10th and 11th, 2012 at the Kiel Pain Clinic, Heikendorfer Weg 9-27, 24149 Kiel, as part of the 3rd .Kieler [...]
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 Day of Action against Pain, the German Pain Society eV is calling on clinics and pain therapy facilities on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 to bring the central health issue of pain therapy more to the public. 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 awarded in Berlin The Kiel Pain Clinic and the Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) set nationwide standards in the care of migraine and headache patients. On Wednesday, March 28th, both partners were 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 [...]
