Spotlight on Migraine®

Atogepant is FDA approved for the prevention of episodic migraine, and is under review for the prevention of chronic migraine at the time of publication. Stay tuned as Dr. Cynthia E. Armand discusses the goals of migraine prevention, atogepant clinical trial data, how it compares to other gepant medications, side effects, and more.   *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

How are patent foramen ovale and migraine connected? A foramen ovale is a "hole" between the top two chambers of the heart. This hole closes shortly after birth, but in some individuals it stays open and is known as patent foramen ovale. Studies show that adults with this cardiovascular condition are more likely to have migraine. Tune in as Dr. Alexander Postalian dives into the latest research exploring how PFO closure procedures may or may not benefit a person living with both conditions. Thank you to our 2023 education sponsor, Lundbeck *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Hear from Dr. Eric Pearlman, Associate Vice President at Eli Lilly, as we dive into their findings from the OVERCOME study. This study aims to further understand the stigma experienced by people living with migraine, identify barriers to the appropriate treatment, and assess how novel treatment options may influence delivery of migraine care and outcomes. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Migraine often affects many aspects of our lives - work, home, social life, and especially our relationships. In this episode, licensed psychologist Dr. Dawn Buse discusses how migraine can impact interpersonal relationships and offers tips for managing migraine and preserving the many types of relationships we have. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

In this episode, we hear Dr. Courtney White explain what brain fog is, why it occurs, and what can be done to manage this bothersome symptom that affects many people living with migraine. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Dr. Matthew Robbins discusses New Daily Persistent Headache, covering diagnostic criteria and treatments. Alan Kaplan shares his personal journey with the condition. The podcast delves into alternative treatments like psychedelics for headache relief.

Dr. Timothy Smith joins us to talk about Zavegepant, a new option from the gepants class of medications that block CGRP. It is currently being studied as a nasal spray and oral gel cap for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

In this episode, we hear the perspectives of a physician and two patients about Trigeminal Neuralgia. First, Dr. Jeffery Brown describes how it is diagnosed and treated. Then, we hear from patients Anne and Ally about their individual experiences living with this rare, neuropathic facial pain condition. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Sinus headache or migraine? People who frequently visit their doctor for recurrent sinus infections or "sinus headache" may be living with migraine disease. In this episode, Dr. Philip Zald, describes the patterns of facial pain and pressure that may be caused by migraine, common comorbidities and how an otolaryngologist or ENT doctor can help with the care of a migraine patient. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.

Sumatriptan, a common migraine abortive treatment, is available in many forms including a nasal powder or spray, tablet, injectable and more. Neurologist and headache specialist, Dr. Deena Kuruvilla discusses how to use sumatriptan nasal powder, common side effects, dosage and how it differs from other formulations. *The contents of this podcast are intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. AMD and the speaker do not recommend or endorse any specific course of treatment, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided by this content is solely at your own risk.