Rapid Reference to Migraine
Mosby (Verlag)
978-0-7234-3277-7 (ISBN)
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"Rapid Reference to Migraine" will provide the reader with authoritative and accessible information from a clinical expert in the field, to assist with treatment decisions. Each title in the "Rapid Reference" series covers diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of the disease area. They also contain drug listings, clinical trial information, future developments, FAQs and website listings to keep the reader up to date with the disease area. With patients becoming better informed about the nature and management of their conditions, "Rapid Reference" is a timely new series that offers doctors easy access to the best information for patient care and management.
Dr. Cady is the founder of Headache Care Center, Clinvest, and Primary Care Education. He is a graduate of the Mayo Medical School, and is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice. His board certification in Headache Medicine was awarded by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, and he holds a Certificate of Added Qualification through the National Board of Certification in Headache Management. He is a member of multiple medical associations, including the American Medical Association, the National Headache Foundation, the American Headache Society, the American Academy of Pain Management, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Cady is best known in the medical community for his pivotal contributions in the field of headache and migraine management. He was the co-recipient of the prestigious Wolff Award in 2000 from the American Headache Society for his research entitled The Spectrum of Headache". He is well-published and has presented countless lectures and seminars around the world on headache, migraine, and other chronic disorders, and continues to be the principal investigator in numerous multi-center research studies. Dr. Cady currently serves on 12 Advisory Boards and is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Headache Foundation.
Introduction and background *Introduction to headache in primary care *Headaches commonly encountered in primary care Migraine Tension-type headache Short, sharp headaches Cluster headache Sinus headache and other causes of facial pain Secondary (sinister) headaches *Introduction to migraine Migraine sub-types Definition and epidemiology *The natural history (five phases) of a migraine attack Prodrome, aura, headache, resolution, recovery Risk factors and trigger factors *Epidemiology of migraine Incidence and prevalence Effect of gender, race, income and other social and demographic factors *Burden of illness due to migraine Burden to the patient (symptomatology, disability, quality of life) Burden to society (direct and indirect costs of care) *Aetiology Genetic factors Neurovascular hypothesis Diagnosis *IHS criteria Criteria for use in primary care *Differential diagnosis of migraine from other headache disorders Management of migraine *The current status of migraine management in primary care Under-consultation, under-diagnosis and under-treatment *Management guidelines for migraine Introduction to MIPCA, US Headache Consortium and US Primary Care Net guidelines General principles of management Patient counselling and buy-in Careful diagnosis Assessment of migraine impact Production of an individualized treatment plan Follow-up Current 'hot topics' of management *Is a diagnosis essential? *Early versus late treatment *Necessity for new guidelines *Management of chronic daily headache Migraine treatment *Introduction When to use acute and prophylactic medications Use of evidence-based medicine versus the 'real world' situation *Acute treatments for migraine Analgesics and analgesic combinations Efficacy and side effect profiles Ergotamine and DHE Efficacy and side effect profiles Triptans Mode of action Available triptans and formulations *Efficacy and side effect profiles *Comparison of the triptans, based on available evidence Other acute medications that are available in certain countries only (e.g. Stadol in USA) Recommendations for the choice of medication and how to use it *Prophylactic treatments for migraine Beta-blockers 5-HT2 antagonists Tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs Sodium valproate Over-the-counter prophylactics (vitamin B2, magnesium, feverfew and aspirin) Other acute medications that are available in certain countries only (e.g. calcium antagonists) Recommendations for the choice of medication and how to use it *Non-pharmacological treatments for migraine Biofeedback and relaxation Acupuncture Homeopathy *Treatment for chronic daily headache Management of migraine in the primary care setting *Overall summary of the previous two sections *Role of the patient, pharmacist, nurse, GP and specialist Frequently asked questions *By the GP to the specialist *By the patient to the GP Future developments in migraine management References Appendices *List of available drugs and contraindications, side effects, cost implications *Useful addresses and websites for the GP and the patient Professional societies and journals Patient support organizations and charities Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.6.2002 |
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| Reihe/Serie | Rapid Reference Series |
| Zusatzinfo | 85 ills. |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 102 x 152 mm |
| Gewicht | 200 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Schmerztherapie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7234-3277-5 / 0723432775 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7234-3277-7 / 9780723432777 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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