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.

NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — November 26, 2021

November 26, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending November 26, 2021.

Patient Enrollment Open for CHALLENGE-MIG Study in Migraine

November 24, 2021

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The study is the first and only to compare the 2 anticalcitonin gene-related peptide medicines for migraine preventive treatment.

Ubrogepant for Acute Migraine Treatment

November 23, 2021

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A migraine specialist examines the efficacy and safety of oral CGRP antagonist ubrogepant for the acute treatment of migraine.

The Impact of CGRP Antagonists on Chronic Migraine

November 23, 2021

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Dr David Kudrow discusses how CGRP antagonist treatments have affected chronic migraine, including the effect on quality of life.

The Therapeutic Space for People Living With Headache After COVID-19 Infection

November 22, 2021

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Although headache and COVID-19 have been linked together in the literature, more studies are needed to better understand the pathophysiology of these headaches and to determine the best treatment options.

This Week on NeurologyLive® — November 22, 2021

November 22, 2021

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Here's what is coming soon to NeurologyLive®.

Insomnia Not Associated With Migraine and Tension Headache Diagnoses

November 21, 2021

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Although not associated with diagnosis, investigators did conclude that substantial/very severe impact of headache attacks and anxiety were correlated with presence of insomnia.

NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — November 19, 2021

November 19, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending November 19, 2021.

Goals of Preventative Therapy for Migraine

November 19, 2021

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Expert neurologists share their goals and patient considerations for preventive migraine therapy.

Migraine: A Historic Perspective on Preventative Therapy

November 19, 2021

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Andrew C. Charles, MD, provides a historical perspective on the agents traditionally used for preventive migraine therapy.