Must Read Resources
Check out our curated selection of must-read resources on migraine and other headache disorders. We focus on the basics of diagnosing and treating head pain and link out to helpful reference materials that you can bookmark and refer to as needed.
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The flagship offering of the Headache in Primary Care program is our one-hour grand rounds presentation, tailored to your audience’s needs and delivered by experts in headache care.
We provide the speakers, slide materials, and can provide Zoom capabilities for a virtual presentation. In support of the grand rounds, residents will have access to an ever-growing library of resources for managing headache in a primary care setting.
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Phases of Migraine
Most people with migraine will experience four distinct phases during attacks: prodrome, aura, headache and postdrome. Here’s a breakdown of each phase including symptoms and how long they will last.
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Phases of Migraine
Most people with migraine will experience four distinct phases during attacks: prodrome, aura, headache and postdrome. Here’s a breakdown of each phase including symptoms and how long they will last.
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Preventive Treatments for Migraine
Preventive treatments for migraine should be considered for patients with four or more headache days a month. Here’s how and when preventive measures such as medication or lifestyle changes should be used to treat migraine.
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Explaining the Importance of Routine
Educating patients with migraine about maintaining a healthy, predictable routine can help them manage their migraine. Here’s how to talk to your patient about establishing a routine.
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Headache 101 with Dr. Andrew Hershey
In this video, Andrew Hershey, MD, PhD, FAHS, discusses the basics of headache diagnostics and treatment, and how to explain them to patients.
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Migraine Symptoms on Non-headache Days
Patients with migraine often experience headache-like symptoms during the period between headache episodes, known as the interictal state. Juliana VanderPluym, MD, FAHS, shares more.
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Changes in Headache History: When to be Concerned
Brian Plato, DO, FAHS, explains which changes in headache history are cause for concern and how PCPs can help.
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Over-the-Counter Medications
Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS, spoke with us about everything you should know about over-the-counter medications to manage migraine symptoms.
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Clinical Pearls on Migraine Prevention
Preventative measures are especially beneficial for patients with frequent, disabling or long-lasting attacks. Stephanie Nahas, MD, MSEd, FAHS, shares clinical pearls on migraine prevention.
Preventive Migraine Treatment: How to Counsel Patients
Duren Michael Ready, MD, FAHS, discusses counseling patients about their preventive migraine treatment for the most effective results.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Q&A with Elizabeth Seng, PhD
Elizabeth Seng, PhD, FAHS, spoke with the American Headache Society about CBT and its place in migraine treatment.
Treating Pediatric Migraine
Lauren Doyle Strauss, DO, FAHS, explains about what physicians should consider when treating pediatric migraine.
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The Traffic Light of Headache | American Headache Society
An overview of the Traffic Light of Headache system for helping patients prevent headache attacks from becoming debilitating.Read More
Headache 101 with Dr. Andrew Hershey | American Headache Society
Andrew Hershey, MD, PhD, FAHS, walks through the characteristics of headache and how they are classified, as well as how to explain them to patients.Read More
From the Journal: The Prevalence of Migraine and Severe Headache
Research extracting age, race/ethnicity, sex-standardaized and socioeconomic data characterizes the prevalence of migraine and headache.Read More
OTC Migraine Treatment: Q&A | American Headache Society
Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS, discusses how to get honest answers from patients about their OTC migraine treatment strategies and ways to better inform them.Read More
How Doctors Determine Acute Migraine Treatment Plans | AHS
Stewart Tepper, MD, FAHS, walks through what needs to be considered when determining acute migraine treatment plans for patients.Read More
Preventive Migraine Treatment: How to Counsel Patients | AHS
Duren Michael Ready, MD, FAHS, talks with the American Headache Society about how to best speak with patients about their preventive migraine treatment.Read More
Sleep, Migraine and Improved Patient Outcomes | AHS
Poor sleep habits and migraine continue to be linked as more advanced technology allows physicians to reveal a stronger connection.Read More
Clinical Pearls on Migraine Prevention | American Headache Society
Stephanie J. Nahas, MD, FAHS, MSEd explains how migraine prevention and patient education go hand in hand.Read More
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Migraine: Q&A | AHS
Elizabeth Seng, PhD, FAHS, recently spoke with the American Headache Society about cognitive behavioral therapy and its place in migraine treatment.Read More
Study Demonstrates Feasibility of Migraine-Specific CBT | AHS
A new study demonstrated the feasibility of developing a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program specifically for migraine patients.Read More
The Future of Neuromodulation: Q&A | American Headache Society
The future of pain management looks bright. Michael Oshinsky, PhD, discusses the future of neuromodulation technology in this Q&A.Read More
Updated Guidelines for Neuroimaging in Migraine | American Headache Society
Randolph Evans, MD, FAHS spoke to us about the significance of the recently updated guidelines for neuroimaging in migraine for patients with headache.Read More
Neuromodulation as a Treatment for Migraine | AHS
Umer Najib, MD, FAHS, shares who is a suitable candidate for non-invasive neuromodulation and explains how to gauge treatment success.Read More
Migraine and Contraceptives | American Headache Society
Dips in estrogen cause many patients to seek out hormonal balancing methods such as contraceptives as a form of treatment.Read More
Treating Pediatric Migraine | American Headache Society
Lauren Doyle Strauss, DO, FAHS, talks treating pediatric migraine in this interview from the 2018 Scottsdale Headache Symposium.Read More
Pediatric Migraine: Q&A With Dr. Christina Szperka
Dr. Christina Szperka on the prevalence of pediatric migraine and how treatment options for kids differ from how we treat adults.Read More
Treating Chronic Headache in Adolescents with Group Education | AHS
Research from Headache suggests education on lifestyle factors may be an effective, low-cost method for treating chronic headache in youth.Read More
From the Journal: sTMS for Migraine Treatment in Adolescents | AHS
New research suggest that single‐pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (sTMS) may be safe and effective for patients ages 12 to 17.Read More
Migraine with Aura, Contraceptives and Stroke Risk
A new study sought to examine available research to confirm whether there is a synergism between migraine and oral contraceptives related to stroke risk.Read More
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The First Contact — Headache In Primary Care podcast breaks down topics in headache medicine for primary care providers and other healthcare professionals seeing patients with migraine and other headache disorders.
Treating and Preventing Migraine
What acute and preventive medication options are there for people living with migraine? Dr. Olivia Begasse De Dhaem provides an overview of the different types of medications, from NSAIDS to triptans.
Behavioral Treatment for Migraine
Behavioral treatments for migraine, including biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation, have shown great effectiveness for migraine. Learn more about these treatments on this episode.
Headache Management over Telemedicine
Dr. Robblee shares tips for preparing a patient for a virtual visit, conducting a neurological exam over video, keeping patients out of the emergency room and more.
Asking the Right Questions to Diagnose Migraine
Dr. Brian Plato explains how providers can diagnose migraine through a systematic set of questions to feel confident in their diagnosis.
Busting Myths About Migraine
Join Dr. Thomas Berk as he busts five migraine myths and introduces a bonus sixth misconception about migraine which he calls “the mother of all myths.”
Surprising Truths about Migraine Epidemiology
Physicians should be comfortable with recognizing and diagnosing migraine. Dr. Christopher Gottschalk explains epidemiology and the value of migraine diagnosis and treatment in the primary care setting.
Special Populations: Migraine during Pregnancy
How does this affect family planning and pregnancy? Hear from Dr. Tracy Grossman on helping women manage migraine through pregnancy.
Special Populations: Migraine in Children
Migraine affects 39 million people in the United States, and one in 11 children have migraine. On this episode, pediatric neurologist Dr. Lauren Strauss explains diagnosis, lifestyle changes and treatments for children with migraine.
Red Flags in Headache: What if it isn't Migraine?
About 80-90% of the headaches are primary headaches, but the other 10-20% are secondary—caused by something else, usually an underlying condition or side effect of medication. This episode, Dr. Rebecca Michael dives into the “red flags” to look out for when making a diagnosis.
Prescribing a Migraine-friendly Lifestyle
Patients are often surprised by how much a lifestyle change can improve the severity and frequency of their migraine attacks. Find out what kinds of changes, from diet to exercise, Dr. Fred Cohen recommends sharing with patients.
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