Migraine Headache and Advances in Management

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Migraine Headache and Advances in Management

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Pediatric and Adolescent Migraine Headache and Advances in Management

FACULTY:
Asra Akbar, MD is an Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist, Pediatric Headache Management Specialist, Division of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, UT Health San Antonio

OVERVIEW:

Welcome to Pediatrics Now, where host Holly Wayment talks with Dr. Azra Akbar, a specialist in pediatric neurology, epileptology, and headache management. Dr. Akbar shares her expertise on common headache disorders in children, with a special focus on migraines. Discover the intricate history of migraines, ranging from its ancient descriptions to groundbreaking modern research involving calcitonin gene-related peptides (CGRPs).

The episode dives into the prevalence of migraines in young patients, exploring various types such as migraine with and without aura, and other headache disorders like chronic daily headaches and medication overuse headaches. Dr. Akbar emphasizes the importance of a multifaceted approach to treatment, discussing both conventional medications and innovative neuromodulation therapies like Botox and CGRP inhibitors.

In addition to medical treatments, the conversation also highlights the significance of lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, and the use of supplements such as Coenzyme Q10 and magnesium. Learn how pediatric practitioners can effectively manage migraines with a thorough understanding of their complex nature and multifactorial triggers.

OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers

DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:
Asra Akbar, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn 0.75 MOC point in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability.