Publications by authors named "Laura Zaranek"
Article Synopsis
- Girls and women suffer from headaches more often than boys and men, prompting a study to explore gender differences in treatment effectiveness within the Dresden Child and Adolescent Headache Program (DreKiP).
- A total of 140 patients participated in a structured 15-hour program, and data were collected on headache frequency, intensity, and related daily limitations over six and twelve months post-treatment.
- Results indicated that girls had significantly higher headache frequencies and limitations in daily life compared to boys, but both genders showed improvement over time; however, there was no difference in treatment response between genders, suggesting that the factors influencing headaches in girls should be further explored.
In Germany, headache is one of the illnesses that most frequently leads to health impairments and to consultation with physicians. Even in children, headache is often associated with restricted activities of daily life. Nevertheless, the level of care for headache disorders is disproportionate to the medical needs.
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Front Pain Res (Lausanne)
February 2023
Objective: Headache prevalence among children and adolescents has increased over the last few years. Evidence-based treatment options for pediatric headaches remain limited. Research suggests a positive influence of odors on pain and mood.
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