Update on Emerging Treatments for Migraine, Volume 255, the latest release in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the management of headaches. Divided into five sections, chapters are presented in a question and answer format. The book begins with an overview of headaches, explaining classification, diagnostic testing and pathophysiology. The following sections cover primary headaches (migraine, tension-related) and secondary headaches (post trauma, vascular-related, infections). The final sections discuss headaches in specific patient groups such as children, the elderly, women, and in pregnancy; and complementary and alternative therapies. Key points Comprehensive guide to management of headaches Covers both primary and secondary headaches, and specific patient groups Includes section on complementary and alternative therapies Highly experienced, internationally recognised editor and author team