Migraine 101 (Accredited)

Migraine 101 (accredited)

This education section of MRN provides a diverse array of self-study activities in a variety of formats. Here you’ll find engaging slide-audio and slide-video programs, portable MP3 files to listen to when you’re driving or at the gym, some even include transcripts to read at your convenience. And, as an added bonus, you can track which of these programs you’ve taken through MRN’s Mi-CE tracking functionality!

Conceptualizing Migraine and the Migraine Patient Roger K. Cady, MD
Release Date: March 26, 2010 Expiration Date: March 26, 2011
Dr. Cady discusses theory of migraine as a possible genetic and potentially progressive disease. This program details characteristics and care of chronic migraine patients. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals

Back to Basics: Treatment Selection for Patients with Menstrual Migraine Barbara J.B. Clark, MPAS, PA-C
Release Date: January 13, 2010 Expiration Date: January 13, 2011
Barbara Clark, PA, provides a brief, back to basics overview of treatments for migraine with a specific discussion on treatments for menstrual migraine. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals

Evaluation of the Patient with Headache in the Primary Care Setting Roger K. Cady, MD
Release Date: November 18, 2009 Expiration Date: November 18, 2010
Dr. Cady discusses evaluation of the patient with headache in a primary care setting, providing useful tips for accurate diagnosis and tools for provider-patient communication. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals

Treatment of Headache with Botulinum Toxin Type A Avi Ashkenazi, MD
Release Date: September 28, 2009 Expiration Date: September 28, 2010
Dr. Ashkenazi discusses treatment of headache with botulinum toxin type A. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals

Menses and Migraine: An Expert Interview with Ms. Susan Wysocki, WHNP-BC, FAANP, President and CEO of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) Susan J. Wysocki, WHNP-BC, FAANP
Release Date: September 14, 2009 Expiration Date: September 14, 2010
An interview with Ms. Wysocki, President and CEO of NPWH and a leading expert on issues in women's health. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals

Management of Migraine Associated with Menses Sheena Aurora, MD
Release Date: August 26, 2009 Expiration Date: August 26, 2010
Dr. Aurora discusses a variety of treatment options for migraine headache. Please view the video portion of activity and read the companion guide below the video before proceeding to program evaluation. Post-test questions are derived from both video and companion guide components of the educational program. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals

Diagnosing and Managing Hormonally Associated Migraine Sheena Aurora, MD
Release Date: August 26, 2009 Expiration Date: August 26, 2010
Dr. Aurora discusses the association of hormonal fluctuations with migraine headache in women. Please view the video portion of activity and read the companion guide below the video before proceeding to program evaluation. Post-test questions are derived from both video and companion guide components of the educational program. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals

Migraine Headache in Pregnancy Catherine M. Lavigne, MD
Release Date: March 31, 2009 Expiration Date: March 31, 2010
Dr. Lavigne utilizes a case study presentation to demonstrate a variety of treatment options for the pregnant migraineur. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals

Diagnosis & Assessment of Menstrual Migraine Susan L. Hutchinson, MD
Release Date: February 27, 2009 Expiration Date: February 27, 2010
Dr. Hutchinson discusses diagnosis and assessment of menstrual migraine and new ICD-9 codes clinicians should be aware of for this diagnosis when treating female patients. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals

Diagnosis of Headache in the Emergency Department R. Allan Purdy MD, FRCPC, FACP
Release Date: December 31, 2008 Expiration Date: December 31, 2009
This program on differentiating primary and secondary headache in the emergency room setting is approved for .5 credit hours of CME credit. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals

Mysteries and Mechanisms of Migraine Sheena Aurora, MD
Release Date: December 19, 2008 Expiration Date: December 19, 2009
Research discoveries in migraine which are assisting practitioners in their understanding of complex mechanisms involved in this condition are discussed in this program. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals

Pregnancy and Lactation: Considerations in Migraineurs Susan L. Hutchinson, MD
Release Date: November 30, 2008 Expiration Date: November 30, 2009
This informative slide-video program in a case study format provides education and resources for health care professionals seeking information on management of migraine patients during pregnancy and lactation. Provided by MediCom Worldwide, Inc. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Endo Pharmaceuticals