IHS Clinical and Basic Science Headache Research Fellowship Award
The International Headache Society offers three awards to support early career researchers The International Headache Society (IHS) is offering three awards to support early career researchers in headache medicine. We encourage all eligible members to apply and make the most of these opportunities. These awards will help researchers improve the care and lives of those living with headache disorders. Learn more about these three grants. IHS Clinical and Basic Science Headache Research Fellowship Award This one-year fellowship award aims to support innovative and impactful research from young investigators, promote their careers, and increase the knowledge base of headache disorders. The...Read More
Research Summary: High School Start Times
Headache®: The Journal of Head and Face Pain recently published Later high school start time is associated with lower migraine frequency in adolescents. In this study from the November 2020 issue of Headache, Amy Galfand, MD, FAHS, et al., aim to understand how high school start time is associated with headache frequency in adolescents with migraine. The study reinforces recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) of starting high school no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Study Overview Migraine is a severe neurological disorder affecting 8-12% of adolescents and can lead to missed school and substantial disability. New guidelines for migraine...Read More
January 2021 Society Spotlight
Meet an AHS Board Member: Christine Lay, MD, FAHS Happy 2021 to all the AHS members. With the arrival of the COVID vaccines, we can hope that a better year is ahead for everyone. This is my first year on the AHS board, and it is an honor to be representing our community of caring and dedicated individuals who are committed to bettering the lives of people living with migraine and other headache disorders. Since my second year of residency at Mayo Clinic, when I fell in love with headache medicine, I have dedicated my career to headache. I am...Read More
Research Summary: Headache Virtual Visit Toolbox
Headache®: The Journal of Head and Face Pain recently published Headache Virtual Visit Toolbox: The Transition from Bedside Manners to Webside Manners. In this brief “Views and Perspectives” piece from the September issue of Headache, Drs. Begasse de Dhaem and Bernstein discuss the rapid transition made by health care providers to extensive use of telehealth to help their patients during the COVID pandemic. The article provides useful and practical ideas to strengthen the human connection during virtual visits. The principles are universal and apply to both primary care and headache specialty care. Study Overview Here are tips from this timely...Read More
2021 AHS Clinical Fellowship Award
The American Headache Society announces the availability of the 2021 Clinical Fellowship Award We are proud to offer the 2021 American Headache Society Clinical Fellowship Award to further our mission of improving the care and lives of those living with headache disorders. The award $50,000 fellowship will support the recipient during a 12-month period beginning July 1, 2021. Applicants must submit the electronic application and all supporting materials no later than Sunday, November 22, 2020. Submit your application here. Information for Applicants Length of tenure: The award provides funding for a 1-year fellowship. Value: This is a $50,000 fellowship that...Read More
Research Summary: Quality Improvement in Neurology – Headache Quality Measurement Set
Headache®: The Journal of Head and Face Pain recently published Quality Improvement in Neurology: Headache Quality Measurement Set. The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Headache Society (AHS) formed a work group of team members that care for patients with headache to provide an update for quality measure for headache. The headache quality measure was first published by the AAN in 2015 to provide a standard to measure and improve care for patients with headache disorders. Study Overview Objective To provide an update for quality measures for headache, first published by the American Academy of Neurology in 2015,...Read More
Choosing the Right Preventive Treatment
What primary care practitioners should know about migraine prevention Preventive treatments can give patients an opportunity to experience more pain-free days by limiting migraine attacks before they occur. There are a wide array of preventive treatments that can help patients reduce the frequency and intensity of their migraine attacks, and lessen the chance of overusing acute treatments. These range from oral medications to lifestyle modifications to nutraceuticals. Learn more about what to consider when prescribing preventive treatments for your patients. Preventive Treatment Considerations Who is a good candidate for preventive treatment? Primary care practitioners should analyze a patient’s headache history...Read More
Our Joint Statement on Oxygen Therapy for Cluster Headache
We advocate for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to cover home use oxygen therapy for the acute treatment of cluster headache attacks The American Headache Society (AHS) and the American Migraine Foundation (AMF) appreciate the opportunity to submit a public comment to advocate for coverage of home use oxygen therapy for the acute treatment of cluster headache attacks by Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. For 60 plus years, AHS has been and continues to be the leading professional society of health care providers dedicated to the study and treatment of migraine, cluster and other headaches, as well as face...Read More
Advocacy in Action: Home-use Oxygen for Cluster Headache Attacks
Use your voice and platform to stand with cluster headache patients As many of you know, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) currently does not provide coverage for home oxygen for people living with cluster headache. As a result, many insurance companies also deny oxygen therapy for cluster attacks. This is despite the therapy being a proven safe and effective way to abort an attack. Since the policy became public in 2011, groups like the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy advocated for its repeal at the annual Headache on the Hill advocacy event. On August 17, 2020, CMS...Read More