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Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH)

January 2021, Episode 83: Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Timothy Smith discuss the National Headache Foundation’s Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH). The program was started in 2000 in direct response to requests from people living with migraine…

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Resolutions and Goal Setting

January 2021, Episode 82: Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Dawn Buse discuss the best practices for making resolutions and the challenges of goal setting when you live with chronic migraine and headache disorders.

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Study Data on Psilocybin and Treatment for Migraine

January 2021, Episode 81: Researchers out of Yale just published a small study on the use of psilocybin in a group of patients with migraine. Survey data and anecdotal reports have previously shown psilocybin to be helpful in cluster headache….

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December 2020 HEADFIRST Newsletter

NHF – December 2020 Newsletter https://headaches.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NHF-December-2020-Newsletter.pdf

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Disability Benefits and Headache Disorders

December 2020, Episode 2020: Have you tried to get social security disability benefits for migraine or headache disorders? If so, you know how difficult and frustrating the process is for people living with migraine disease and headache disorders. Don’t miss…

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Surviving the Holidays

December 2020, Episode 79: The holidays can bring both joy and extra stress. This year the holidays are intersecting with COVID-19, social distancing, package delays, and distance learning. In this week’s episode of Heads Up, Dr. Dawn Buse, a psychologist…

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November 2020 HEADFIRST Newsletter

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Medical Update on Nocira

November 2020, Episode 78: Dr. Lindsay Weitzel talks with Dr. Tim Smith about Nocira, the latest device being trialed for migraine treatment. This interesting device works with your smartphone and utilizes puffs of air into your ear through what look…

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White Matter Lesions and Migraine Disease

November 2020, Episode 77: Have you been told you have white matter lesions on your MRI findings? What does it mean? How many of us have this finding? Should we be concerned? Dr. Lindsay Weitzel talks with Dr. Vince Martin…

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Miriam’s Story of Gratitude

My name is Miriam Edelstein. My migraine journey started when I was 18. Migraines took over my life – I found an amazing doctor who changed my life. You are not alone when you suffer from migraines. I hope you enjoy my journey!

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2020 Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations to the 2020 winner of the National Headache Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award – Cen Xu, Ph.D., of Amgen Inc. Dr. Xu was honored at the NHF’s 34th Annual Gala for her groundbreaking research in treating migraine disease. Dr. Xu…

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A Tribute to the Original Headache Hero – Dr. Seymour Diamond

Dr. Merle Diamond discusses the legacy of her father, Dr. Seymour Diamond. Dr. Seymour Diamond was a world-renowned leader in headache medicine. In addition, he was an extraordinary advocate for those experiencing migraine disease and other chronic forms of headache….

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