Chronic Migraine – Not Just Another Headache [transcript] [audio]
Key Takeaways
- Key Insight: Guest: Jessica Ailani, MD Presenter: Neal Howard Guests Bio: Jessica Ailani, MD, is board certified in neurology, with added certifications in neurology and headache.
- Clinical Perspective: Ailani is associate professor of neurology at MedStar’s Georgetown University Hospital and director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center.
- Why It Matters: This discussion provides healthcare professionals with actionable insights relevant to clinical practice and patient care.
- Key Point: Listen to the full episode for detailed discussion and professional insights on this important healthcare topic.
- Key Point: Listen to the full episode for detailed discussion and professional insights on this important healthcare topic.
Guest: Jessica Ailani, MD
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guests Bio: Jessica Ailani, MD, is board certified in neurology, with added certifications in neurology and headache. Dr. Ailani is associate professor of neurology at MedStar’s Georgetown University Hospital and director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center. The conditions she treats include migraines, cluster headaches, tension headaches, post-traumatic headaches, occipital neuralgia, headache related to neck strain and concussion-related headaches. She uses a wide variety of treatment options in headache management, including Botox for migraines. Dr. Ailani’s research involves a national project focused on interventions, including nerve blocks, for headaches. She is dedicated to patient education, and recently gave a presentation on “Migraine Management: Practical Tips for an Impractical Disease” for a local family clinic.
Segment overview: Dr. Jessica Ailani, Director of the Medstar Georgetown Headache Center, explain what a migraine is, and how it’s different from a “regular” headache or chronic migraine.
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