Migraine Nurses in Primary Care: Costs and Benefits.

Objective: We examined the costs and benefits of introducing migraine nurses into primary care.

Background: Migraine is one of the most costly neurological diseases.

Methods: We analyzed data from our earlier nonrandomized cohort study comparing an intervention group of 141 patients, whose care was supported by nurses trained in migraine management, and a control group of 94 patients receiving usual care.

A randomized trial of intraarterial treatment for acute ischemic stroke.

Background: In patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by a proximal intracranial arterial occlusion, intraarterial treatment is highly effective for emergency revascularization. However, proof of a beneficial effect on functional outcome is lacking.

Methods: We randomly assigned eligible patients to either intraarterial treatment plus usual care or usual care alone.

How general practitioners treat migraine in children--evaluation of a headache guideline.

Background: Migraine is a common illness in children associated with a negative impact on the quality of life. In the Netherlands, treatment of migraine is commonly performed by general practitioners (GPs). The migraine guideline of the Dutch College of General Practitioners recommends inactivity and acetaminophen in patients with migraine who are younger than 18 years of age.