[Relaxation techniques and behavioural therapy for the treatment of migraine : Guidelines from the German Migraine and Headache Society]. / Entspannungsverfahren und verhaltenstherapeutische Interventionen zur Behandlung der Migräne : Leitlinie der Deutschen Migräne- und Kopfschmerzgesellschaft.

Besides pharmacological and interventional possibilities nonpharmacological options, deriving from behavioural approaches may be helpful in the treatment of migraine. Already consulting a patient reduces frequency of attacks. Relaxation (especially progressive muscle relaxation), endurance sports, and biofeedback as well as cognitive behavioural therapy are effective in treatment of migraine. The combination of these treatment options also with pharmacological treatment increase the positive effects.

[Consensus paper of the German Migraine and Headache Society on the structure of headache care facilities in Germany]. / Konsensuspapier der Deutschen Migräne- und Kopfschmerzgesellschaft zur Struktur von Kopfschmerzzentren und Kopfschmerzschwerpunktpraxen in Deutschland.

This consensus paper introduces a classification of headache care facilities on behalf of the German Migraine and Headache Society. This classification is based on the recommendations of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and the European Headache Federation (EHF) and was adapted to reflect the specific situation of headache care in Germany. It defines three levels of headache care: headache practitioner (level 1), headache outpatient clinic (level 2) and headache centers (level 3). The objective of the publication is to define and establish reliable criteria in the field of headache care in Germany.

[Intraspinal manifestation of cysticercosis--Cysticercus racemosus. A case report and review of the literature]. / Intraspinale Manifestation der Zystizerkose--Cysticercus racemosus. Kasuistik und Literaturübersicht.

Neurocysticercosis is one of the most common, world-wide parasitic diseases of the central nervous system. On the basis of a case report and a review of the literature, the present paper describes the rare course of an intraspinal cysticercus racemosus infection. In conjunction with magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography it is necessary to consider conventional myelography occupies an important position in the diagnosis of spinal manifestations of cysticercosis, cross-reactions, especially with Echinococcus antigens, by means of serological tests. In addition to the desirable surgical removal of the cysts, drug therapy with praziquantel and albendazole may be employed. Albendazole has recently been authorized for use in Germany.