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Headache (44)
Author(s) -
Rapoport Alan,
Edmeads John
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
pain practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.899
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1533-2500
pISSN - 1530-7085
DOI - 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2001.1011-44.x
Subject(s) - medicine , migraine , anesthesia
Migraine: the evolution of our knowledge. (The New England Center for Headache, Stamford, CT) Arch Neurol 2000;57:1221–1223. This brief article described the evolution of knowledge regarding headache pain, namely migraines. By exploring historical literature, quotes related to headache pain and treatments are discussed. Early clinical developments are outlined with references to Hippocrates, Aretaeus the Cappadocian, and Galen. The theories of Thomas Willis regarding pain sensitivity are also provided. Conclude that the history of headache illustrates that the acquisition of understanding is a long‐term, evolving process.