Headache Update

Saturday, November 7, 2009
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
CME Credits: 3.5

Program Director: Charles C. Flippen, II, MD, FAAN / Los Angeles, CA

Program Description

This program will provide neurology practitioners, academicians, residents, and fellows with a review and update on the latest information regarding mechanisms of migraine, chronic daily headache (including medication overuse headache), and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TAC's). Emphasis will be placed on management strategies using best available evidence.

Learning Objectives

As an attendee, you should obtain the latest updates on abortive and preventative medications for migraine headaches, TACs, and chronic daily headaches; become informed on occipital nerve stimulation in headache management; become informed on headache management in women and older adults.

Recommended Audience

Practitioners, Fellows, Residents, Academicians, and Nurses/Nurse Practitioner

Core Competencies

Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Program and Faculty