Migraine Headaches: Diagnosis and Treatment
Presenter: Teshamae Sereen Monteith, MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology, Clinical Neurology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Learning Objectives:
- Review how to identify/diagnose migraine.
- Discuss evidence-based treatments for migraine, including injectable medications for the prevention of migraine, the use of Botox, and the newest medications for aborting headaches.
- Discuss the relevant misuse or addictive potential of headache medications.
- Review the diagnosis of medication overuse headache including concept of opioid-induced “rebound” headache and management.
