Migraines, Part 2: What is New in Migraine Treatment?

Migraines, Part 2: What is New in Migraine Treatment?   For information about AMA PRA Category 2 credit™, visit the American Medical Association education hub and view page 10 and 11 of this document.   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 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33184708/   The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Migraine Triggers and Treatment: A Systematic Literature Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32449944/   Mindfulness Meditation has Benefits for Migraine Sufferers https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34009172/     Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women's and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.     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 [email protected]    Podcast editing and production: www.unmuteaudio.com