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.

The Migraine Patient Journey: Episodic Migraine and CGRP Inhibitors

March 03, 2021

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

Relivion Noninvasive Neuromodulation System Cleared for Acute Migraine

March 02, 2021

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The headset system from Neurolief was approved based on the findings of a clinical trial of 131 patients with migraine who utilized the device in treatment sessions of up to 1 hour.

This Week on NeurologyLive — March 1, 2020

March 01, 2021

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Siponimod Improves Cognitive Processing Speed, Opioid Use for Migraine in Emergency Departments, Reduced Stroke Admissions During Pandemic

February 27, 2021

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NeurologyLive Friday 5 — February 26, 2021

February 26, 2021

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

Common Migraine Interventions Ineffective in Reducing Disease Burden

February 23, 2021

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A recent study investigated self-reported outcomes of preventive treatment prior to the introduction of calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) receptor targeting.

Emergency Room Opioid Use for Migraine Linked to Future Health Costs

February 23, 2021

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Factors such as previous emergency department visits, hypertension, and tobacco use disorder were related to future migraine-related emergency department visits.

Expert Perspectives on the Advances in the Management of Acute Migraine

February 23, 2021

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A pair of migraine experts explores several topics in the acute treatment of migraine, including recent therapeutic innovations.

Rimegepant vs. Monoclonal Antibodies for Migraine Prevention: Richard B. Lipton, MD

February 22, 2021

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The director of the Montefiore Headache Center discussed how rimegepant has certain benefits over monoclonal antibodies, such as a much shorter half-life.

Inconsistencies in End Points, Study Design Identified in Migraine Treatment Trials

February 22, 2021

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Investigators noted that empirical work is needed to determine if change from baseline, fixed time point assessments, and responder definitions, or other approaches optimize power and sensitivity to change.

This Week on NeurologyLive — February 22, 2020

February 22, 2021

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PACAP Pathway and Its Role in Migraine

February 20, 2021

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The PACAP pathway has shown promise as a potential novel therapeutic target in the treatment of migraine.

JZP-258 sNDA Accepted, FDA Clears gammaCore nVNS, Prevalence of Seizure Cycles

February 20, 2021

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NeurologyLive Friday 5 — February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

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Cutting Down Monthly Headache Days in Migraine: Richard B. Lipton, MD

February 18, 2021

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The director of the Montefiore Headache Center discussed the impact of halving headache days for patients with migraine.

GammaCore Gets Expanded Indication for Preventive Treatment of Adolescent Migraine

February 16, 2021

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ElectroCore announced that the expanded indication, noting that gammaCore is now the only acute and preventive option approved for both adult and adolescent migraine.

This Week on NeurologyLive — February 15, 2020

February 15, 2021

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NeurologyLive Friday 5 — February 12, 2021

February 12, 2021

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Clinically Meaningful Migraine Prevention: Richard B. Lipton, MD

February 11, 2021

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The director of the Montefiore Headache Center discussed how rimegepant was observed to produce clinically meaningful improvements in migraine prevention.

This Week on NeurologyLive — February 8, 2020

February 08, 2021

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