Headache (journal)

Headache (pronounced /ˈhɛd.eɪk/) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes comprehensive and authoritative information on all aspects of headache and related pain conditions. The journal's primary focus is to provide a forum for the dissemination of original, peer-reviewed articles on the latest advances in headache research and treatment.

Etymology

The term "headache" is derived from the Old English words "heafod" (head) and "eche" (pain). The term "journal" comes from the Old French "jurnal," which means a daily record.

Related Terms

Migraine: A type of headache characterized by severe pain on one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Tension-type headache: The most common type of headache, characterized by a constant ache or pressure around the head, especially at the temples or back of the head and neck.
Cluster headache: A rare type of headache that is marked by severe, debilitating pain that occurs in "clusters," often at the same time each day.
Chronic daily headache: A term used to describe a group of headache disorders that occur at least 15 days a month for a period of three months or longer.
Medication overuse headache: A type of headache that occurs when pain medication is taken too frequently.

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Headache (journal)