Headache Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Management

Authored by Olivia Begasse De Dhaem and Carolyn Bernstein, this valuable resource is part of the “What Do I Do Now?” series, focusing on pain medicine. This timely volume presents clinical scenarios that delve into headache medicine and treatments, providing a much-needed update to the often outdated and time-intensive textbooks in the field.

A Practical Approach to Headache Disorders

Headache Medicine is a complex and constantly evolving field, requiring a comprehensive understanding of diagnosis and management. This book aims to bridge the knowledge gap by presenting brief discussions of relevant and specific cases, which illustrate presentations and guide approaches to evaluation and management.

Clinical Pearls and Red Flags in Headache Medicine

The book begins with an overview of clinical pearls and red flags in Headache Medicine, providing essential insights for healthcare professionals. It then progresses to explore primary and secondary headache disorders, using real-life case scenarios to illustrate presentations and management approaches.

A Structured Approach to Headache Disorders

The book follows the same order as the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3), making it easy to navigate and reference. Topics covered include:

• Migraines
• Cluster headaches
• Neuropathic eye pain
• Trigeminal and occipital neuralgia

This handy guide is an essential resource for physicians, advanced practitioners, and healthcare professionals interested in the practice of Headache Medicine, including:

• Emergency room and urgent care physicians
• Neurologists
• Internists
• Psychiatrists
• Physiotherapists
• Residents and medical students undergoing a Neurology or Headache Medicine rotation

Published by Oxford University Press in April 2023, this 216-page paperback is an indispensable addition to any medical library, providing a concise and practical guide to the diagnosis and management of headache disorders.

ISBN-10: 0197659446 | ISBN-13: 978-0197659441