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  • Kick-off event for the new master's degree program at the University of Kiel Master of Migraine and Headache Medicine

Migraines come into the lecture hall

This course of study is unique in Germany: the “Master of Migraine and Headache Medicine” in Kiel. But why does a single illness require an entire course of study? And what motivates the doctors to return to [...]

Self-medication with triptans for migraines

Headache disorders can vary in severity. A causal treatment of the primary forms of headache is currently not possible, but various symptomatic therapies are available. These include preventative and acute treatment of headache attacks. [...]

Living with migraines: "37°" report on ZDF

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 [...]

10 questions about preventing chronic migraines

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, [...]

How is migraine treated in children?

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 [...]

  • The phases of migraines

Clinical appearance and development of migraine

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 [...]

New DGS practice guidelines: acute therapy and prevention of migraines

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 ​​[...]

Chronic migraine and medication overuse headache

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 [...]

Migraine Special Care Contract for CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies

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 [...]