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.
August 16th 2025
A recent study reassured that triptans may be safe for migraine treatment, emphasizing the need for individualized assessments of cardiovascular risks.
Promise in PACAP Pathway for Treating Migraine: Jessica Ailani, MD
September 25th 2023The director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center provided insight on the excitement behind PACAP, how it may offer an alternate way of treating migraine, and where research behind it currently stands. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Growing Pains Identified as Early Symptom of Migraine Among Children and Adolescents
September 16th 2023Findings from a recent study showed that pain in the lower limbs of children and adolescents, commonly referred to as growing pains by providers, may reflect a precursor or comorbidity with migraine.
Nerivio Remote Electrical Neuromodulation Device Safe to Treat Migraine During Pregnancy
September 11th 2023Treatment with Nerivio did not differ from controls in outcomes of newborn weight, miscarriage rate, preterm birth rate, birth defect rate, stillbirths, and rate of newborns meeting developmental milestones 3 months postnatal.
Reframing the Communication of Lifestyle Changes for Migraine Management: Elizabeth Seng, PhD
September 8th 2023The associate professor at Yeshiva University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine explored the challenge of discussing lifestyle changes for patients with migraine, noting that lifestyle modifications can be a valuable addition to migraine treatment. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Debunking Myths of Migraine’s Role in Dementia: Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, FAHS
September 6th 2023The headache specialist at Hartford Healthcare Headache Center emphasized the importance of avoiding unnecessary fear surrounding the potential link between migraine and dementia, as current evidence does not strongly support it being a significant risk factor. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]