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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….

Congratulations to Our Award Winners!

We are all looking forward to the NHF’s Golden Gala tomorrow night! We aren’t just celebrating the National Headache Foundation’s 50th year, but we are also celebrating these remarkable people who have made a difference. Tune in tomorrow to learn…

October 2020 HEADFIRST Newsletter

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Ana Shares her Struggle

Migraine, loneliness and frustration

Migraine Stigma, Disability, and Workplace Discrimination

October 2020, Episode 76: Dr. Robert Shapiro talks to Dr. Lindsay Weitzel about the stigma and workplace discrimination experienced by people with migraine and other headache disorders. Do you know what the “legitimacy deficit” is in reference to migraine? Have…

Javier’s Story of Living With Chronic Migraine

Short story about how traumatic migraines can be and my personal story.

Medical Update on Nerivio

October 2020, Episode 75: Dr. Lindsay Weitzel welcomes back Dr. Timothy Smith to Heads UP to discuss the real-world data recently released on Nerivio as a treatment for migraine disease. Nerivio is a wireless remote electrical neuromodulation device for the…

September 2020 HEADFIRST Newsletter

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Migraine at Work

September 2020, Episode 74: Approximately 40 million people or one in four households includes someone with migraine disease, and 85% of people with the disease are women. Despite the prevalence of the disease, lack of education and awareness often leads…

50 Years of Exemplary Work in Headache Medicine

We congratulate the National Headache Foundation’s Executive Director, Mary Franklin, on her 50 years of exemplary work in headache medicine. On September 20, 1970, Mary started working for Dr. Seymour Diamond, who had a family practice with a growing contingency…

Intracranial Hypertension and Headache

September 2020, Episode 73: September is Intracranial Hypertension Awareness Month! Intracranial hypertension can cause headaches and other symptoms that can be confused with migraine disease. Dr. Lindsay Weitzel and Dr. Vincent Martin discuss symptoms, causes, and treatments related to this…

Medical Update – VYEPTI

September 2020, Episode 72: Medication Update – Lundebeck has issued a press release on their latest migraine medication – Vyepti. It is great news for those of us living with migraine disease. Dr. Tim Smith and Dr. Lindsay Weitzel discuss…

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