HeadWise Podcast: Dr. Susan Hutchinson Discusses Latest Migraine Research
We're excited to share the latest episode of HeadWise, the National Headache Foundation's videocast and podcast. In this episode, our very own Dr. Susan Hutchinson, Medical Director of Haven Headache and Migraine Center, joins host Dr. Lindsay Weitzel to discuss cutting-edge migraine research.
Episode Highlights
Dr. Hutchinson, a renowned headache specialist and founder of the Orange County Migraine and Headache Center, brings her expertise to bear on several recent studies:
- Pediatric Migraine Treatment Preferences: A study examining the alignment between children with migraine and their parents regarding treatment preferences. Dr. Hutchinson emphasizes the importance of including young patients in treatment decisions.
- Migraine Aura and Daily Functioning: New research reveals that migraine attacks with aura are associated with greater disability, primarily due to non-pain symptoms like nausea and sensory sensitivities.
- Factors Influencing Migraine Care-Seeking: An analysis of over 61,000 migraine patients shows that higher interictal burden, disability, and allodynia are key factors in seeking medical care for migraine.
- Status Migrainosus Treatment: A survey of American Headache Society members provides insights into how providers treat prolonged, debilitating migraine attacks, with a focus on outpatient management strategies.
- Neck Pain in Migraine: Data from the CaMEO study highlights the prevalence of neck pain in migraine patients and its association with greater disability and comorbidities.
- Cluster Headache Pain Localization: A study challenging traditional understanding of cluster headache pain location, suggesting implications for treatment approaches.
Why This Matters
These studies offer valuable insights for both patients and healthcare providers. They underscore the importance of personalized treatment approaches, the complex nature of migraine symptoms, and potential new avenues for managing various headache disorders.
Dr. Hutchinson's expertise brings these studies to life, offering practical interpretations that can inform patient care and future research directions.
Watch the Full Episode
Don't miss this informative discussion! Watch the full HeadWise episode featuring Dr. Susan Hutchinson for an in-depth exploration of these important topics in migraine and headache research.