Migraines, Part 2: What is New in Migraine Treatment?
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Target Audience
This activity is targeted toward all physician providers.
Statement of Need
Data indicates that approximately 12 percent of Americans suffer from migraine headaches and migraines are more common in women than men, with a ratio of three to one. Additionally, a migraine is one of the top reasons that patients visit their physician. Therefore, providers should be current on recognizing the symptoms of migraine as well as how to treat migraines or when to refer to a neurologist.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
- List lifestyle modifications that can affect the incidence of migraines
- Describe the acute interventions for migraine, non-specific and migraine specific
- Discuss non-pharmacological, pharmacological and preventative treatments for migraines
Moderator
Joe Flynn, D.O.
Chief Administrative Officer
Norton Medical Group
Physician-in-Chief
Norton Cancer Institute
Speaker
Brian Plato, D.O., FAHS
Medical Director
Headache Medicine, Neurology
Norton Neuroscience Institute
Resources for Additional Study
Interventional Procedures in Episodic Migraine
The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Migraine Triggers and Treatment: A Systematic Literature Review
Mindfulness Meditation has Benefits for Migraine Sufferers
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Date of Original Release | March 2022
All information referenced in this podcast was correct at the time of initial publication.
Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org
