Search for dissertations about: "Migraine"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the word Migraine.

  2. 6. Problematic medication use in headache - Epidemiology and qualitative aspects of medication overuse headache and non-adherence to prophylactic migraine treatment

    Author : Pernilla Jonsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; headache; migraine; medication overuse headache; adherence; medication use; socioeconomics differences; beliefs about medicines; grounded theory;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim was to analyze problematic medication use among persons with headache, focusing on overuse of acute medications, with subsequent medication overuse headache (MOH), and on underuse of prophylactic medication. Methods: Data in Studies I and II came from a population survey in which 44 300 Swedes were interviewed by telephone about headache and medication use. READ MORE

  4. 7. Headache in Schoolchildren : Epidemiology, Pain Comorbidity and Psychosocial Factors

    Author : Katarina Laurell; Matti Sillanpää; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; Children; Headache; Tension-type headache; Migraine; Prevalence; Incidence; Prognosis; Pain; Psychosocial factors; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi;

    Abstract : Headache is the most frequently reported pain in children and is associated with missed schooldays, anxiety, depressive symptoms and various physical symptoms. A secular trend of increasing headache prevalence has been suggested. Few studies have focused on tension-type headache among children from the general population. READ MORE

  5. 8. Distribution of CGRP and CGRP receptor in the trigeminovascular system and CNS

    Author : Sajedeh Eftekhari; Lund Medicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; CGRP; CLR; RAMP1; migraine; trigeminovascular system; pain; cerebellum;

    Abstract : Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) has a key role in the pathophysiology of migraine and is associated with activation of the trigeminovascular system. Recently, CGRP receptor antagonists have been developed with clinical efficacy. READ MORE

  6. 9. Striving for control and acceptance to feel well : experiences of living with migraine and attending physical therapy

    Author : Stina Rutberg; Ann Öhman; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this doctoral thesis was to describe and develop an understanding ofpersons’ experiences of living with migraine and managing their lives to feel well, andto elucidate their experiences of physical therapy. Qualitative, narrative interviews (IIV)were conducted with individuals to explore and describe their experiences ofliving with migraine. READ MORE

  7. 10. Biofeedback for self-control in the treatment of migraine

    Author : Jan Lisspers; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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