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Dr. Seymour Diamond -A Pioneer in Headache Medicine

The legacy of Dr. Seymour Diamond, a pioneer in headache medicine, April 15, 1925 – Oct. 11, 2019 When Dr. Seymour Diamond started exclusively treating headache in 1972 he could count on one hand the number of physicians throughout the…

Heads UP- Episode 20: Migraine and the Emergency Room

NHF Board member, Jill Dehlin, RN, and Lindsay Weitzel, Ph.D., discuss everything you need to know about navigating the emergency room with migraine disease or headache disorder.

New CAQ Recipients

Congratulations to the March 2019 class of CAQ recipients. The Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Headache Medicine from the National Headache Foundation is offered twice a year. The next exam is scheduled for Sep. 16-Oct. 1, and it is…

What People With Migraine Attacks Hate to Hear

best diagnose and treat the painIt can be difficult to explain the excruciating pain of a migraine to those who don’t experience it. In fact, there’s a stigma attached to this disorder stemming from a lack of knowledge on the…

Certification of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine — Why Now?

Headache disorders are the most common neurological disorders, affecting more than 90 percent of Americans. Despite the disease’s prevalence, only 416 physicians had received subspecialty certification in headache medicine by the United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties, as late as 2014….

Survey Finds Gap in Doctor-Patient Migraine Communication

A new national survey released by the National Headache Foundation and funded by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) identified a gap in doctor-patient migraine communication, impeding both from making the most of in-office medical visits. A new national survey released by the National…

Headache? When to Seek Medical Attention

When to See a Physician for Your Headache: There are times when headaches or uncharacteristic migraine symptoms are indications of something that needs medical attention. Some individuals are reluctant to call their doctors or go to an Emergency Department because…

What They Say vs. What They Mean: How Doctors and Patients Miscommunicate

What Doctors and Patients Say Doctor: Tell me about your headaches, Mrs. Jones. Patient: Well, it all started when I was 3 years old. … Doctor: Yes, yes, that’s fine. How frequent are your headaches? Do you have an aura? Doctor:…

What You Should Expect From Your Headache Doctor

Any healthcare professional who is going to treat you for chronic headache should also be a person you feel comfortable with. The following are some characteristics that often contribute to a positive doctor-patient relationship. They are essential qualities in a…

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