"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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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Headache" by people in this website by year, and whether "Headache" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 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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Does surgical approach affect headache relief in patients undergoing cervical fusion for subaxial cervical spondylotic myelopathy? A Spine CORe™ analysis of QOD data. Neurosurg Focus. 2026 05 01; 60(5):E4.
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Metformin to Improve Walking Performance in Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease: The PERMET Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2026 Feb 03; 335(5):407-415.
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Clinical Description and Acute Outcomes of Cryptogenic Encephalitis in the Intensive Care Unit. Neurocrit Care. 2025 10; 43(2):636-644.
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The Red-Flag Paradox of Clinical Signs Synonymous With Intracranial Hypertension in Children. Pediatr Neurol. 2025 Jul; 168:17-22.
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Prophylactic caffeine mitigates systemic hypercapnia and headache during graded carbon dioxide exposure in healthy males and females: a randomized crossover trial. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2025 04 01; 138(4):881-890.
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Incidence of Severe Adverse Drug Reactions to Ultrasound Enhancement Agents in a Contemporary Echocardiography Practice. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2024 03; 37(3):276-284.e3.
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Delayed Diagnosis in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Associated Factors and Clinical Outcomes. J Am Heart Assoc. 2023 10 03; 12(19):e030421.
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Sarcoidal Granuloma Annulare-Like Dermatitis and Vasculitis With Granulomatous Features: An Atypical Case of Giant Cell Arteritis. Am J Dermatopathol. 2023 Sep 01; 45(9):654-657.
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Comprehensive Management of Headache for the Otolaryngologist: A Summary. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2022 Jun; 55(3S):e1-e8.
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Headache Diagnosis in Children and Adolescents. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2022 Jun; 55(3):633-647.