OVERVIEW

The evaluation, diagnosis and management of headache and facial pain disorders are a very important continuing education mission and one of the primary objectives of the Headache Cooperative of the Northeast. The goal of this conference is to increase the requisite skills needed to classify, differentially diagnose, and treat the most common primary and secondary headache disorders.  Join us for this exciting symposium and register today!

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program is designed to educate practitioners who have an interest in the diagnosis and management of headache disorders. These include neurologists, primary care providers, dentists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, and other health care providers with an interest in Headache Medicine.  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants will be able to:                                                           

• Describe the classification, diagnosis, treatment alternatives and ways to measure outcome for the common primary headache disorders Examine the most recent evidence for the CGRP modulating agents in the acute and preventive treatment of migraine.
• Examine the various issues in the chronification of migraine including controversies in the diagnosis of medication overuse headache.
• Discuss recent advances in understanding the pathophysiology of migraine and cluster headache
• Describe the avoidance learning model of pain and its relevance to headache disorders.
• Discuss adverse childhood experiences and post traumatic stress disorder and their link to headache disorders
• Discuss the role of the endocannabinoid system to migraine pain and treatment. 
• Describe the role of delta opioid receptors as a therapeutic target for migraine and other headache disorders
• Discuss clinical characteristics, pathophysiology, neuroimaging, and treatment considerations for post-traumatic headache
• Describe the role of the cervical nerves in primary headache disorders.

ACCREDITATION 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the Headache Cooperative of the Northeast (HCNE). Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information please visit the official event page.