The impact of headache in Europe THE IMPACT OF HEADACHE IN EUROPE — EVIDENCE FROM THE EUROLIGHT STUDYEurolight was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey in 10 European countries. Sampling was population-based in six (Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain) and from consecutive patients attending general practitioners (GPs) for any reason in three (Austria, France, UK). Additional

Poor medical care for people with migraine in Europe. EUROLIGHT STUDY—Migraine in Europe.Migraine is prevalent everywhere, and disabling. It is also neglected: consequently, it is underdiagnosed and undertreated. We analysed data from the Eurolight study on consultations and utilization of migraine-specific medications as indicators of adequacy of medical care in Europe. The study Migraine is

Dealing with Headache: Sex Differences in the Burden of Migraine‐ and Tension‐Type Headache. DEALING WITH HEADACHE: The aim of this study was to investigate sex differences in the burden of migraine and tension‐type headache (TTH). Background Migraine and TTH are more common in women than in men, with differences in comorbidities, treatment responses, disease‐modifying factors,

Migraine and colleagues:5 ways to support and empathise with a colleague suffering from migraine. LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE IN LIFE, MIGRAINE PAIN HURTS LESS WITH SUPPORT. That’s why, here there are 5 ways to support and empathise with a colleague suffering from migraine. You’ve probably experienced times at work when the support from colleagues has been

The hidden potential of migraine in a company. 1 IN 7 EMPLOYEES SUFFER FROM MIGRAINE, yet you probably do not know who in your company is living with the condition. According to a recent study, up to 51% of people with migraine lie about the reason for their absence from work. Or even worse, they

Bringing the friendly workplace home— Work from home guide. WORK FROM HOME GUIDE. Working from home can be a great alternative to reduce the migraine triggers that may happen at a workplace.However, to make a migraine-friendly workplace at home, there are some considerations to take into account.It is important to set up a dedicated space,

Rethinking the workspace— Odor free spaces. ODOR FREE SPACES. Companies usually have policies regarding exposure to fragrance as well as smoking. However, if that’s not your workplace case, here are some useful ideas to tackle the smell triggers at work. ○ It’s a difficult situation to address a coworker whose perfume or scent is triggering

Rethinking the workspace— Flexibility, an attitude that can change the life of workers with migraine. MIGRAINE CAUSES ABSENTEEISM AND, WHAT’S WORSE, PRESENTEEISM. Ignoring this fact will not make it less real. These situations can be avoided by offering minor adjustments at the workplace for those who need them, and what’s more important, by adopting a