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
| Migraine Update | Andrew Charles, MD, Los Angeles, CA |
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| Chronic Daily Headache Update | Steve D. Wheeler MD, FAAN, Miami, FL |
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| Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias Update | Peter Goadsby MD, PhD, San Francisco, CA |