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Headache, Tension: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: The International Headache Society (IHS) began developing a classification system for headaches in 1985. Finalized in 1988, this system includes a tension-type headache category, further defined as either episodic or chronic. Headache categories also are defined ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:34 am By:

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Tension-type headache is the most common type of chronic recurring head pain. Learn what can cause tension headaches. http://bit.ly/aCHdvr

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Emergency Medicine Article | Migraine

mdlinx.com — “Aspirin is First-Line Treatment for Migraine and Episodic Tension-Type Headache Regardless of Headache IntensityView full resource at mdlinx.com

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CBRNE - Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) is a mosquito-borne viral disease characterized by fever and other symptoms that may include severe headache, back pain, myalgias, prostration, chills, nausea, vomiting, and weakness.1 The disease may progress from encephalitis ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) remains a potentially potent biological weapon. Learn more about VEE. http://bit.ly/b3EHoB

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Pneumothorax, Tension and Traumatic: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: A pneumothorax refers to a collection of gas in the pleural space resulting in collapse of the lung on the affected side. A tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition caused by air within the pleural space ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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A tension pneumothorax can be life-threatening. More on tension and traumatic pneumothorax. http://bit.ly/bBDRJV

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Toxicity, Lithium: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lithium has been in use since the 1870s. Lithium was initially used to treat depression, gout, and neutropenia, and for cluster headache prophylaxis, but it fell out of favor because of its side effects. In the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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An estimated 10,000 lithium toxic exposures occur per year. Learn more. http://bit.ly/b94ymk

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Toxicity, Beta-blocker: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Beta-adrenergic antagonists (ie, beta-blockers) have been in use for nearly 50 years. In addition to their traditional role in treating hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders, beta-blockers are also used for additional purposes such as migraine headaches, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Though beta blockers can be lifesaving, they can also result in toxicity. Learn more about the cause and symptoms. http://bit.ly/brmQVf

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Tick-Borne Diseases, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), classically characterized by fever, myalgias, headache, and a petechial rash, is the most common fatal tick-borne disease in the United States. As one of the spotted fevers, it belongs to a ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most common fatal tick-borne disease in the United States. Learn the symptoms. http://bit.ly/aVFivt

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Migraine Headache: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Clinical information on migraine headaches, including causes, symptoms, signs, treatment, medications, and more on Medscape from WebMD.Migraine headaches are recurrent headaches that may be unilateral or bilateral. Migraine headaches may occur with or without a prodrome. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Migraine headaches are recurrent headaches that may be unilateral or bilateral. Learn more about the causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/cm4I0I

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Pediatrics, Headache: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Headache is a common reason for children to seek medical care. Headaches in children may be due to numerous causes, such as migraine and its variants, intracranial masses, or sinusitis. This article discusses the important and ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:38 am By:

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Headache is a common reason for children to seek medical care. Learn what causes headaches in children. http://bit.ly/bVWT5x

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Headache, Cluster: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cluster headache, also known as histamine headache, is a form of neurovascular headache. Attacks usually are severe and unilateral and typically are located at the temple and periorbital region. The pain is typically associated with ipsilateral ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Cluster headache, also known as histamine headache, is a form of neurovascular headache. Learn the causes. http://bit.ly/2DUDqt

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Emergency Neuroradiology: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Neuroimaging has become a key diagnostic tool in the emergency department. Complaints of weakness, dizziness, headache, and trauma lend themselves to rapid evaluation and diagnosis through the use of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:20 am By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Those who suffer traumatic injuries to the head often need neuroradiology services. More about emergency neuroradiology.http://bit.ly/bt57ET

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