Breaking Barriers in Migraine Care: Clinical and Policy Perspectives

In the latest episode of the Brain Talks podcast, Sam Pauly is joined by three expert guests: Karen Carr from AbbVie, Dr. Reto Agosti of the Zurich Headache Center, and Frédéric Destrebecq, Executive Director of the European Brain Council to discuss the challenges and opportunities in migraine care, exploring both clinical and policy perspectives.Together, they shed light on the barriers to effective diagnosis and treatment, the societal and economic impacts of migraines, and innovative solutions paving the way for better care. The discussion highlights the significant delays many patients face in receiving a proper diagnosis, often exacerbated by stigma and misperceptions about migraines. The conversation also underscores the immense burden migraines place on individuals, healthcare systems, and economies, calling for greater policy prioritization.Tune in to learn how the brain health community is breaking barriers and driving meaningful change for people living with migraines.