
This volume of Frontiers in Headache Research focuses on cluster headache and other closely related conditions. Although underdiagnosed, cluster headache is a severe form of primary headache. Its relatively stereotypical clinical presentation makes it a prime candidates for research; this concentrated attention has resulted in significant advances in our understanding of the neurological pathways involved and the treatment options available. The contributing authors are all international experts in the field.
This volume investigates the clinical presentation, neurological mechanisms, and therapeutic interventions associated with cluster headache and its related conditions. Editors Jes Olesen and Peter J. Goadsby, both prominent figures in headache research, compile contributions from an international panel of experts to synthesize current scientific understanding. The text argues that the stereotypical nature of cluster headache provides a unique opportunity for precise neurological mapping and targeted treatment development.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this volume as a specialized resource for clinicians and researchers focusing on trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for a professional medical audience rather than the general public.
Page Count:
328
Publication Date:
2000-01-20
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192630733
ISBN-13:
9780192630735
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