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Development of the CGRP antagonist Telcagepant will not be continued

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 [...]

Meeting of Headbook members and former patients

The members of our Migraine and Headache Network Headbook are meeting again this year. This time we're going on a mini-cruise (August 5-7, 2011) to Oslo. On the morning of August 5th From 9:00 a.m. there will be lectures on topics related to [...]

Self-medication with triptans

Self-medication of migraine attacks with over-the-counter triptans Since April 2006, Naratriptan as Formigran® 2.5 mg in small packs of 2 tablets can also be purchased from the pharmacy without a prescription. Formigran® has the same active ingredients as the [...]

International Headache Congress 2011, Berlin

Bridging the Wall of Headache THE 15TH CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL HEADACHE SOCIETY Berlin, 23-26. June 2011 The 15th International Headache Congress will unite medical professionals committed to reducing the pain and suffering caused by [...]

Atlas of Migraine and Headaches in the World

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 [...]

Migraines: 17,000 per day incapacitated

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 [...]

Pain therapy guide for Schleswig-Holstein

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

Successfully combat headaches together with Headbook

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 [...]

BKK Gesundheit – New contractual partner for integrated care

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. […]

Risk factor for migraine discovered in genetic makeup

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]

Relieve pain, improve sleep

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 [...]

Application form

The Kiel Pain Clinic treats over 1,700 patients annually from all over Germany. To ensure care for all patients, it was included in the hospital plan at the end of 2013. Our treatment concept focuses on neurological pain conditions such as [...]

Federal Order of Merit for Dr. Müller sulphur

The Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Christian Wulf, welcomed Dr. Gerhard Müller-Schwefe was awarded the Federal Order of Merit for his outstanding contributions to improving care for citizens with chronic pain. The Federal President thereby honors the [...]

Federal Cross of Merit awarded to Dr. Harald Müller

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

The risk check for chronic pain

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 [...]

Meetings and lectures for alumni

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? [...]

Radio consultation: Headache and migraine

The Competence Network provides clear guidelines: Headache is a complex condition. However, thanks to numerous studies over the past ten years, we know more and more about how headaches develop and how they can be treated preventively. The [...]

Help with implantation-related damage

A supra-regional network of physicians helps with implant complications: ZIES Frankfurt offers comprehensive diagnostics and therapy for implant complications, inflammation, and pain in the head and neck area for the first time. Founded in May 2010, ZIES (Center for Implant Complications, Inflammation, Pain) is headquartered [...]