Headache and Migraine

Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN, associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, shared data recently presented at AHS 2025 showing that eptinezumab extended the time between migraine attacks.

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The head of the neurology department at the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital shared thoughts and perspectives on significance of fremanezumab’s recently expanded approval, calling it a long-awaited breakthrough for treating pediatric migraine. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Merz initiates phase 3 trials for Xeomin, targeting migraine prevention in adults, aiming to fill gaps in current treatment options.

In a recent study, investigators developed multireceptor antagonist peptides that could block CGRP and PACAP, providing proof-of-concept for a potential new approach to targeting pathways involved in migraine.

The vice chair of education for the department of neurology at Mass General outlined her AUPN 2025 session on supporting clinician educators through recognition, career development, and institutional frameworks for advancement. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The head of the neurology department at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital provided clinical thoughts on fremanezumab’s expanded approval in pediatric migraine, the phase 3 SPACE study, and where future treatment may hold.

The neurologist at Maimonides Medical Center and SUNY Downstate shared how interactive simulations give neurology trainees the chance to practice skills, gain feedback, and move beyond passive learning. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The professor and chair of neuroscience at UT Southwestern Medical Center discussed how circadian clock genes regulate cellular metabolism and potentially influence headache. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The headache neurologist at the Barrow Neurological Institute talked about an international expert panel that established agreed-upon definitions for refractory and resistant migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

At AHS 2025, the associate clinic director at the UC San Diego talked about the cautious use of cannabinoids in migraine and the importance of standard therapies before cannabinoids. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The director of the Brotman Facial Pain Clinic at the University of Maryland talked about emerging preclinical evidence supporting adenosine A3 receptor activation for post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

At AHS 2025, Elizabeth Seng, PhD, professor of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, presented findings from a study showing that migraine was associated with increased odds of ischemic stroke in veterans.

A recent study reassured that triptans may be safe for migraine treatment, emphasizing the need for individualized assessments of cardiovascular risks.

The associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine previewed a 2025 AUPN panel exploring AI’s clinical, research, and educational applications, along with the ethical considerations shaping its responsible adoption. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The corporate vice president of medical information and research at Theranica discussed long-term findings presented at AHS 2025 covering the company’s Nerivio remote electrical neuromodulation device for patients with migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Daniel Freedman, PhD, of MIT, gave clinical commentary on how Openwater’s Open-LIFU enables new research into conscious perception and potential clinical applications for conditions like pain and depression.

Teva's fremanezumab gains FDA approval for pediatric migraine prevention, offering a vital treatment option for children aged 6-17.

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The postdoctoral neuropsychology fellow at North Shore University Hospital talked about recognizing and aligning subjective cognitive complaints with objective assessments in patients with migraine during the interictal period. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic Rochester talked about using artificial intelligence-electrocardiogram at baseline to predict adverse vascular events in patients with migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins detailed how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of neurology through its integration in clinical care, research, and medical education. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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