The NeurologyLive® Migraine Disease Spotlight page offers specific updates and coverage on the latest expert conversations and data readouts related to the treatment and management of patients with migraine disorders.
August 27th 2025
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.
Migraine Medication Symbravo Demonstrates Therapeutic Efficacy in Patients Unresponsive to CGRPs
February 24th 2025Symbravo showed a statistically significant greater migraine treatment response compared to prior oral CGRP inhibitors (P <0.001), with 47.9% of patients reporting 2-hour pain freedom for most attacks versus 1.0% with oral CGRPs
High-Risk Genes for Familial Hemiplegic Migraine Do Not Elevate Epilepsy Risk, Study Shows
February 21st 2025Pathogenic variants in the CACNA1A, ATP1A2, and SCN1A genes were associated with a higher risk of migraine, particularly in heterozygous carriers of loss-of-function and neutral variants.
The Rationale Behind Recently Approved AXS-07 Combination Therapy for Migraine: Stewart Tepper, MD
February 21st 2025The professor of neurology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth talked about how the combination therapy involving meloxicam and rizatriptan may provide a more effective approach to treating migraine. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Medical Insights on the Recent Approval of AXS-07 for Acute Migraine Treatment: Stewart Tepper, MD
February 5th 2025The professor of neurology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth shared his reaction to the recent FDA approval of AXS-07, a combination of meloxicam and rizatriptan, as a new therapy for acute migraine management. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Clinical Perspective on Newly Approved Combination Therapy for Migraine: Richard B. Lipton, MD
February 4th 2025The director of the Montefiore Headache Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine discussed the recent FDA approval of a new migraine treatment that combines rizatriptan and meloxicam. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
FDA Approves Axsome Therapeutics’ AXS-07 for Migraine Treatment
Published: January 30th 2025 | Updated: February 4th 2025Findings from previous phase 3 trial showed that treatment with AXS-07 resulted in significant reductions in headache pain freedom, migraine symptoms, and rescue medication use.
Testing Begins for RELIEV-CM2 Study of ShiraTronics Neuromodulation Device in Chronic Migraine
December 5th 2024Early data from the pilot RELIEV-CM trial showed significant reductions in headache and migraine days, with 56% of patients showing a 50% reduction in symptoms at 4 weeks, and 100% at 12 weeks.
Highlights on Exploring Advances in Headache Medicine from AHS Scottsdale 2024: MaryAnn Mays, MD
November 21st 2024The neurologist in the Headache Center at Cleveland Clinic shared her post perspective on the 2024 AHS Scottsdale meeting which highlighted advancements in headache medicine and the growing impact of the field on patient care. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
FDA Approves Expanded Age Indication for Nerivio Migraine Device in Pediatric Patients
November 14th 2024Nerivio, a nondrug option for acute migraine attacks and prevention of migraine with or without aura, has been FDA-approved for several years in adolescents aged 12 and older as well as adults.
Assessing Long-Term Benefit of Eptinezumab for Chronic Migraine: Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN
Published: July 1st 2024 | Updated: July 1st 2024The associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine discussed findings from a post-hoc analysis of the phase 3 PREVAIL study presented at AHS 2024 assessing eptinezumab in patients with chronic migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
A Time to Recognize and Enhance Understanding of Migraine Disorders: Jessica Ailani, MD
June 21st 2024The director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center talked about recognizing the struggles of patients with migraine disorders and the importance of bringing awareness of available treatments to this patient population. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The Broader Impact of Eptinezumab for Chronic Migraine Management: Fawad Khan, MD, FACNS, FAHS
Published: June 17th 2024 | Updated: June 19th 2024The director of The McCasland Family Comprehensive Headache Center talked about findings from a study that explored the effect of eptinezumab treatment in a broader chronic migraine population. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Overlooked Neurological Features Present in Long COVID: Svetlana Blitshteyn, MD, FAAN
May 13th 2024The director of Dysautonomia Clinic talked about advocating for recognition and research into neurological symptoms that have long been overlooked in patients with Long COVID. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Understanding the Impact of Data Analysis on Preventive Migraine Treatment: Jessica Ailani, MD
May 7th 2024The director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center discussed the importance of maintaining hope and providing understanding of patients' frustrations in their treatment journey for migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Consistent Efficacy of Eptinezumab as Migraine Prevention Treatment: Jessica Ailani, MD
April 22nd 2024The director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center talked about an intravenous migraine treatment that could offer long-term relief for most patients who respond well to the initial dose. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Integrative and Alternative Patient-Centered Therapies in Neurology: Carolyn Bernstein, MD
April 17th 2024The assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School talked about integrative therapies that may offer promising alternatives to traditional treatments for aiding neurological conditions. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Understanding Neurological Manifestations in Long COVID: Svetlana Blitshteyn, MD, FAAN
April 9th 2024The director of Dysautonomia Clinic discussed neurological manifestations of Long COVID, such as headache, cognitive complaints, and sleep problems, and how they are similar to those seen with migraine comorbidities. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Surveying the Effect of Cannabis Use for Migraine and Headache Management
April 2nd 2024Allison Verhaak, PhD, a clinical psychologist from Ayer Neuroscience Institute at Hartford Healthcare Headache Center, shared her insights on a recent study that explored cannabis use among patients with headache and migraine.
The Persistent Burden of Migraine Despite Treatment Advances: Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN
March 20th 2024The associate professor in the department of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine talked about the significant disease burden experienced by patients with migraine even as therapeutics have advanced for the condition. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]