Headache and Migraine

The NeurologyLive headache and migraine clinical focus page offers information, podcasts, videos, and news and interviews with physicians related to the care of patients with headache disorders such as chronic and episodic migraine, cluster headache, tension-type headache, and more. The page includes updates on the latest FDA actions, clinical guidelines, and study and clinical trial findings.

Episode 46: Tackling Barriers to Migraine Care

"Mind Moments," a podcast from NeurologyLive, brings you an exclusive interview with Deena Kuruvilla, MD.

The Migraine Patient Journey: Episodic Migraine and CGRP Inhibitors

Patient and clinician insight regarding the challenges associated with migraine and best approaches to preventing and managing attacks with lifestyle intervention and newer therapies.

NeuroVoices: Paul G. Mathew, MD, DNBPAS, FAAN, FAHS, on Intricacies in Treating Posttraumatic Headache and Associated Neuralgias

NeuroVoices: Paul G. Mathew, MD, on Educating Clinical Community on Nerve Block Surgery Benefits

The assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School provided insight on how to improve care for posttraumatic headache, as well as limitations and benefits to nerve block surgeries.

Migraine Care Gaps: The Physician Shortage and Therapeutic Needs

September 20, 2021

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Deena Kuruvilla, MD, director, Westport Headache Institute, spoke to how the field and its related organizations might address the challenge of limited provider numbers, and what other efforts are required.

Higher Recurrence Risk, Triptan Use Linked to Perimenstrual Migraine Duration

September 20, 2021

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Women with perimenstrual migraine attacks may also be at increased risk of medication overuse.

This Week on NeurologyLive — September 20, 2021

September 20, 2021

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Here's what is coming soon to NeurologyLive.

AMX0035 NDA Planned, gammaCore Approved to Treat Paroxysmal Hemicrania, Epilepsy Represents Risk Factor for SUD

September 18, 2021

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Neurology News Network for the week ending September 18, 2021.

NeurologyLive Friday 5 — September 17, 2021

September 17, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending September 17, 2021.

Trends in Migraine: COVID’s Impact and Barriers to Treatment

September 16, 2021

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Deena Kuruvilla, MD, director, Westport Headache Institute, offered her insight into the trends in the clinical care of migraine and the effect that the pandemic has had on patients.

How APPs and Organizations Can Address the Neurologist Shortage: Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS

September 16, 2021

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The director of the division of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed ongoing efforts from the AAN, as well as the potential to integrate advanced practice providers into neurology teams.

Boosting Interest in Neurologic Medicine, Fellowships: Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS

September 14, 2021

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The division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed the misperceptions surrounding the field of neurology, as well as the importance of increasing fellowship training.

GammaCore nVNS Cleared for Paroxysmal Hemicrania and Hemicrania Continua

September 14, 2021

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After receiving expanded indication from the FDA as both an acute and preventive treatment of cluster headache, gammaCore becomes the first treatment for paroxysmal hemicrania and hemicrania continua.

The Shortage of Neurologists’ Effect on Patient Care: Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS

September 13, 2021

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The division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed the driving force behind the national shortage of neurologists and its effect on patient care.