Headache disorders can vary greatly in severity. A causal treatment for primary headache disorders is not currently possible; however, various symptomatic therapies are available. These include preventive measures and the acute treatment of headache attacks. [...]
Invitation to a public information event for patients and relatives: New developments in migraine and headache therapy as part of the continuing education program in Migraine and Headache Medicine at Kiel University, Friday, March 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., Lecture Hall [...]
Birte wants to become a doctor, but her migraine attacks prevent her from thinking clearly. Robert fears that the migraines could be a career killer and keeps them a secret. The film "My Head Is About to Burst: Living with Migraines" from the "37°" series [...]
1) What are the risk factors for migraine becoming chronic? Key risk factors include reduced quality of life and high levels of suffering caused by migraine. Poor effectiveness of acute medication, overuse of painkillers and triptans, and comorbidities such as depression, [...]
Numerous brain regions relevant to the pathophysiology of migraine, the cranial vascular system, the dura mater, and the dorsal horn of the spinal cord express estrogen receptors. This allows painful stimuli to be modulated. Migraine attacks can be temporally related to the menstrual window [...]
App-based self-training, in addition to medical care, and statewide training for physiotherapists are intended to support people with migraines in Schleswig-Holstein in managing their condition. Experts from [...] intend to implement this new approach
Knowledge about the precise classification, diagnosis, and treatment of migraines and headaches has expanded massively in recent decades. Clinical studies and extensive basic research have provided solid evidence for effective treatment [...]
How do you differentiate the symptoms of migraine in children from those in adults? Approximately 5% of children suffer from migraines by the age of 10. Migraine attacks in children are often not recognized in time. You can differentiate [...]
Düsseldorf/Kiel, November 14, 2022. The Kiel Pain Clinic was awarded first place nationwide in the Patient Dialogue Award for specialized care by Federal Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Karl Lauterbach today at the opening ceremony of the German Hospital Conference in Düsseldorf. The award recognizes [...]
Migraine as a complex neurovascular disease: Migraine is a complex neurovascular disease of the brain [8, 12]. Approximately 15% of the population is affected within one year [12, 17, 26]. After dental caries and tension-type headaches, migraine is the most common headache [...]
In 2014, the German Society for Pain Medicine (DGS) published its first clinical practice guideline on "Primary Headache Disorders." The guideline aims to provide practical instructions and support for the diagnosis and treatment of primary headaches in the area of [...]
The German Society for Pain Medicine (DGS) has certified the Kiel Pain Clinic under the direction of Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel and the Institute for Neuroscience (IFNAP) in Nuremberg under the direction of PD Dr. Michael A. [...]
Skipping breakfast is not a good diet idea. Studies have shown that an energy deficit in the morning can trigger migraine attacks. However, eating late can also lead to hunger and weight gain. A new study in [...]
A change in the use of the monoclonal antibody erenumab (Aimovig®) in the prevention of migraine attacks resulted from the comparative study with topiramate (1). As with the other monoclonal antibodies, erenumab was initially also [...]
Medication-induced headache (MIH) is also called medication overuse headache (MOH). It can develop when painkillers are taken for headaches on at least 10 days per month. It is especially common in people who suffer from [...]
Answers to life's big questions: Migraines, what happens when the brain is overstimulated? The episode is online! Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vZJ387TW35qivb0uz1wky?si=b8b846c4df8b4227 At least one in ten people suffers from migraine attacks. Despite this, many people are still unaware of [...]
Guiding principles of specialized migraine care with CGRP monoclonal antibodies: Migraine is a very common, highly debilitating primary headache disorder. With its more than 48 subtypes, it is one of the most complex neurological conditions. Epidemiological studies confirm its high prevalence [...]
Brainstem (outlined in red). NDR Visite - Abenteuer Diagnose reports on a patient with years of unclear and complex neurological symptoms, including headaches. Among the 47 different migraine subtypes, migraine with brainstem aura is often [...]
Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE or baboon syndrome) in migraine therapy. Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE), formerly also called baboon syndrome, is characterized by a [...]
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