NeuroFrontiers

While the prevalence of migraine amongst Americans has remained fairly constant over the last fifteen years, our knowledge of migraine and the treatment options have grown significantly. What have we learned most recently about migraine and about vascular risks associated with migraine? Dr. Stephen Silberstein, professor of neurology and director of the Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University, joins host Dr. Anthony Alessi to discuss the latest research on treating migraine and the vascular risks associated with migraine.

Should special consideration be given to the substitution of antiepileptic drugs, and should antiepileptic prescriptions change for pregnant women? Dr. Jacqueline French, a professor in the department of neurology at the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at New York University, joins host Dr. Anthony Alessi to discuss how to help determine which is best for your patient, and what key items to review when making the decision. Additionally, Dr. French explores the effect of pregnancy on antiepileptic drugs in women, and in which cases you should advise against antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy.

What is the best method to diagnose and treat patients with suspected neuropathies? Dr. John D. England, professor and head of the department of neurology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, joins host Dr. Anthony Alessi to discuss the latest treatments for chronic neuropathic pain and peripheral neuropathy. Additionally, Dr. England explores the role of nerve biopsy, skin biopsy, and other methods used in the evaluation and diagnosis of neuropathy.

How does a pediatric migraine differ from an adult migraine and what does the latest research in the treatment of pediatric migraine tell us? Dr. Don Lewis, professor of pediatrics and neurology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and pediatric neurologist at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, joins host Dr. Anthony Alessi to discuss both the nuances and treatments in pediatric medicine.

While the prevalence of migraine amongst Americans has remained fairly constant over the last fifteen years, our knowledge of migraine and the treatment options have grown significantly. What have we learned most recently about migraine and about vascular risks associated with migraine? Dr. Stephen Silberstein, professor of neurology and director of the Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University, joins host Dr. Anthony Alessi to discuss the latest research on treating migraine and the vascular risks associated with migraine.

Should special consideration be given to the substitution of antiepileptic drugs, and should antiepileptic prescriptions change for pregnant women? Dr. Jacqueline French, a professor in the department of neurology at the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at New York University, joins host Dr. Anthony Alessi to discuss how to help determine which is best for your patient, and what key items to review when making the decision. Additionally, Dr. French explores the effect of pregnancy on antiepileptic drugs in women, and in which cases you should advise against antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy.