Cambridge, MA, USA, Kiel, June 22, 2018. In the most comprehensive international collaboration to date on the molecular genetic basis of diseases of the central nervous system, the international research consortium, including scientists from the Kiel Pain Clinic, discovered genetic [...]
Tension-type headaches are the most common type of headache. Local topical treatment with peppermint oil (Oleum menthae piperitae) has proven significantly effective compared to placebo in controlled studies. Peppermint oil acts through numerous mechanisms of action [...]
May 17, 2018. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Aimovig (erenumab-AOOE) on May 17, 2018, for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. The treatment is administered by self-injection of the drug under the skin [...]
Headaches are a widespread ailment. 54 million people in Germany are affected. Dr. Heinz-Wilhelm Esser meets with headache patients. During his visit to the Kiel Pain Clinic, he learns about the causes of migraines and headaches, and empathizes with them [...]
Approximately 30% of pregnant women take the pain reliever ibuprofen during the first three months of pregnancy. Ibuprofen works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. It has long been known that this can impair pregnancy and/or embryo-fetal development [...]
An interview by Maria Berentzen for web.de: Professor Dr. Göbel, a kind of vaccine against migraines is supposed to be coming onto the market. What exactly is it? Professor Dr. Hartmut Göbel: In the case of a [...]
Pain perception is influenced by many factors – including gender, time of day, and handedness. Professor Hartmut Göbel answers frequently asked questions about this: Why is pain sensitivity increased at night? Professor Hartmut Göbel: [...]
The current 3rd edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) of the International Headache Society was published in its final version in January 2018. Simultaneously with the printed version, a new edition was published under the leadership of Prof. Hartmut Göbel, Pain Clinic Kiel, [...]
SWR2 Forum: The pain throbs through the head – sharp, boring, and pressing; dizziness, nausea, and visual disturbances can follow. For some patients, a migraine attack is just a brief nightmare, while for others it forces them out of bed for several days [...]
Today, the Kiel Pain Clinic can look back on 20 years of innovative patient care. On January 3, 1998, the first patients were admitted for inpatient, interdisciplinary, and cross-sectoral treatment. The Kiel Pain Clinic was founded in 1997 [...]
Innovative treatment network for migraines, headaches and facial pain, cranial neuralgia, and neuropathic pain. Barmer Health Insurance, with approximately 9.4 million insured members, is one of the two largest health insurance companies in Germany. Effective January 1, 2018, the [...]
On November 29, 2017, the results of two studies on the efficacy of antibodies against CGRP for the prevention of chronic and episodic migraine, respectively, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.1,2 The antibody therapy targets a molecule, [...]
Oxford (dpa) – When shoulder pain occurs, some patients currently end up on the operating table: If the space between the shoulder joint and the bony projection above it on the shoulder blade is too narrow, doctors sometimes perform a procedure [...]
The first week of September is used internationally to raise awareness about migraines and highlight the significant impact of this health problem. The aim is to reduce prejudice and stigma. Professor Hartmut Göbel answers current questions about migraines and their effects [...]
We have great news for you: The app for Android smartphones is now available in the Google Play Store. Download it via the link below. This allows you to quickly and easily conduct video consultations using your smartphone. The app for Apple's [...]
In recent decades, fundamental changes have occurred in the understanding and treatment of acute and chronic pain. Medical assistants, nurses, and nursing assistants are often the first point of contact for patients with [...]
The "Germany's Best Hospital Website" competition is a scientific project for benchmarking the online activities of German hospitals. The "Germany's Best Hospital Website" competition is the largest award for the most professional hospital website. The award is already being held [...]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), headache disorders rank third among the most disabling diseases in humans. The demand for highly qualified specialists in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of headaches is constantly increasing. The University [...]
Organizer: Academy for Pharmaceutical Training and Quality Assurance, Schleswig-Holstein Medical Association Speaker(s): Prof. Dr. med. Hartmut Göbel, Dr. Christian Ude Thursday, June 29, 2017, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Bad Segeberg Lecture for pharmacists and physicians Lecture / Category 3: Cannabis prescriptions: [...]
On the topic of "Migraines and Headaches," Dr. Johannes Wimmer is hosting a Facebook LIVE Q&A session with Prof. Hartmut Göbel from the Kiel Pain Clinic. As a neurologist and head physician of the pain clinic, Prof. Göbel will be Dr. Wimmer's live interview partner [...]
