 Headache
"Headache" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The symptom of PAIN in the cranial region. It may be an isolated benign occurrence or manifestation of a wide variety of HEADACHE DISORDERS.
| Descriptor ID |
D006261
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C23.888.592.612.441
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| Concept/Terms |
Headache- Headache
- Headaches
- Head Pain
- Head Pains
- Pain, Head
- Pains, Head
- Cephalodynia
- Cephalodynias
- Cranial Pain
- Cranial Pains
- Pain, Cranial
- Pains, Cranial
- Cephalalgia
- Cephalalgias
- Cephalgia
- Cephalgias
Generalized Headache- Generalized Headache
- Generalized Headaches
- Headache, Generalized
- Headaches, Generalized
Ocular Headache- Ocular Headache
- Headache, Ocular
- Headaches, Ocular
- Ocular Headaches
Orthostatic Headache- Orthostatic Headache
- Headache, Orthostatic
- Headaches, Orthostatic
- Orthostatic Headaches
Vertex Headache- Vertex Headache
- Headache, Vertex
- Headaches, Vertex
- Vertex Headaches
Retro-Ocular Headache- Retro-Ocular Headache
- Headache, Retro-Ocular
- Headaches, Retro-Ocular
- Retro Ocular Headache
- Retro-Ocular Headaches
Sharp Headache- Sharp Headache
- Headache, Sharp
- Headaches, Sharp
- Sharp Headaches
Throbbing Headache- Throbbing Headache
- Headache, Throbbing
- Headaches, Throbbing
- Throbbing Headaches
Unilateral Headache- Unilateral Headache
- Headache, Unilateral
- Headaches, Unilateral
- Unilateral Headaches
- Hemicrania
Bilateral Headache- Bilateral Headache
- Bilateral Headaches
- Headache, Bilateral
- Headaches, Bilateral
Periorbital Headache- Periorbital Headache
- Headache, Periorbital
- Headaches, Periorbital
- Periorbital Headaches
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| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2003 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2004 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2005 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | 2006 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2008 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2010 | 0 | 4 | 4 | | 2011 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 7 | | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2014 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 5 | | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 4 | | 2017 | 1 | 6 | 7 | | 2018 | 1 | 5 | 6 | | 2019 | 4 | 5 | 9 | | 2020 | 2 | 4 | 6 | | 2021 | 1 | 7 | 8 | | 2022 | 2 | 5 | 7 | | 2023 | 2 | 8 | 10 | | 2024 | 1 | 4 | 5 | | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Headache" by people in Profiles.
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Schultz T, Rosenthal S. Telemedicine in Pediatric Headache in a Post-COVID-19 World: A Narrative Review and Practical Implementation. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2026 May 09; 30(1).
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Puello M, Trivedi P, Kerrigan K, Walters A, Bhaumik D, Lennarson P, Callen AL. Disparities in Access to Specialized Care for Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension: A Comparative Cohort Study. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2026 Apr 02; 47(4):890-895.
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Castleberry D, Wilson MP, Nordstrom K. A Case Report of Headache and Weakness Diagnosed as Functional Neurological Disorder. J Emerg Med. 2025 Dec; 79:639-645.
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Barrachina-Esteve O, Anguita A, Reverter A, Espinosa J, Lafuente C, Rubio-Roy M, Crosas M, Vila-Sala C, Acero C, Navarro M, Cánovas D, Ribera G, Jodar M, Estela J. Neurologic features in hospitalized patients with COVID-19: a prospective cohort in a catalan hospital. Neurol Sci. 2025 Apr; 46(4):1477-1488.
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Dumkrieger GM, Chiang CC, Zhang P, Minen MT, Cohen F, Hranilovich JA. Artificial intelligence terminology, methodology, and critical appraisal: A primer for headache clinicians and researchers. Headache. 2025 01; 65(1):180-190.
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Olaru C, Langberg S, McCoin NS. A Review of the Clinical Presentation, Causes, and Diagnostic Evaluation of Increased Intracranial Pressure in the Emergency Department. West J Emerg Med. 2024 Nov; 25(6):1003-1010.
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Callen AL, Han L, Pisani Petrucci SL, Andonov N, Lennarson P, Birlea M, O'Brien C, Wilhour D, Anderson A, Bennett JL, Carroll IR. Patterns of clinical and imaging presentations in patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension due to spinal cerebrospinal fluid venous fistula: A single-center retrospective cross-sectional study. Headache. 2024 09; 64(8):939-949.
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Sarafoglou K, Kim MS, Lodish M, Felner EI, Martinerie L, Nokoff NJ, Clemente M, Fechner PY, Vogiatzi MG, Speiser PW, Auchus RJ, Rosales GBG, Roberts E, Jeha GS, Farber RH, Chan JL. Phase 3 Trial of Crinecerfont in Pediatric Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. N Engl J Med. 2024 08 08; 391(6):493-503.
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Carroll I, Callen AL. Beyond myths: Transformative insights into spinal cerebrospinal fluid leaks and their role in persistent headache syndromes. Headache. 2024 03; 64(3):229-232.
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Lateef TM, Dey D, Leroux A, Cui L, Xiao M, Zipunnikov V, Merikangas KR. Association Between Electronic Diary-Rated Sleep, Mood, Energy, and Stress With Incident Headache in a Community-Based Sample. Neurology. 2024 Feb 27; 102(4):e208102.
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