Ace the Pain: 5th Annual Headache Symposium - Saturday, August 10, 2024

Held at The Summit Hotel and Live Streamed from Cincinnati, OH

Overview

This educational activity will review and analyze the most current developments in clinical practice and relevant research. Experts from across the Great Lakes region will present their analysis of the most recent evidence on the treatment and management of headache disorders, describing developing science, medications, and interventions.

Target Audience

This symposium is for general practitioners, internists, pediatricians, neurologists, anesthesiologists, dentists, physical therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and other health professionals who treat or study headache.

Learning Objectives

After completing this educational activity, participants will be able to do the following:

• Recognize pediatric headache algorithms to improve clinical decision-making and evaluate recent advancements in pediatric headache management.

• Utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques in clinical practice to effectively address pediatric headache disorders, enhancing patient care outcomes.

• Establish smooth transition protocols for pediatric headache patients transitioning to adult care, fostering continuity and improving outcomes.

• Assess headaches in the elderly population, incorporating scientific advancements into clinical practice.

• Examine the potential of PACAP as a promising treatment target for headaches, including its mechanism of action and clinical implications.

• Critically appraise data on the safety and efficacy of targeted therapies for migraine.

• Summarize common and uncommon presentations of secondary headache disorders.

You can find info about prior Symposiums here.