Highlights from the American Headache Society Annual Meeting for PCPs
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Healio has provided live coverage of the American Headache Society Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas, where health care professionals gathered for the latest updates on headache disorders.
During the conference, Jennifer Jung, MD, a resident at Los Angeles General Medical Center, presented research that showed specialty office visits for chronic migraine were significantly reduced for patients in a group telemedicine program. Jung told Healio she has headache groups that meet monthly and have access to occupational and physical therapists to help them cope with their migraine.
Another presentation showed that, for a small cohort of patients, in-clinic administration of IV ketamine significantly improved refractory chronic migraine pain intensity. Aaron Bubolz, DO, cofounder and chief medical officer at the Mind+ Neurology Clinic in Mequon, Wisconsin, told Healio that they were able to provide relief for patients who have had the same headache for 20 years.
Read these and more highlights from the American Headache Society Annual Meeting below:
Remote electrical neuromodulation safe, efficacious in adolescents with acute migraine
The use of remote electrical neuromodulation in adolescents with acute migraine was safe and efficacious as a nonpharmacological treatment option, researchers said. Read more.
Vaporized THC, CBD combination efficacious in migraine treatment
A combination of THC and CBD administered via vaporization was beneficial in migraine treatment, relieving pain and patients’ most bothersome symptoms, according to a study presented at the conference. Read more.
Racial, economic disparities in pediatric headache care highlight importance of follow-up
Significant improvement was reported in children who have follow-up visits to a headache clinic, although Black patients and patients on Medicaid were less likely to complete these visits, according to recent data. Read more.
VIDEO: Atogepant improved daily function, quality of life in adults with chronic migraine
Findings showed that atogepant significantly improved daily functioning and reduced physical impairment in adults with chronic migraine within 1 week of treatment. Watch.
Hispanic patients satisfied with telemedicine for headache care
Hispanic patients with headache disorders were satisfied overall with telemedicine services, regardless of English language proficiency, according to a poster presentation. Read more.