Hop aboard the brain train with the education chief resident at Washington University in this neurology education podcast where he interviews experts in the field to uncover the fundamentals of clinical practice, tips for young trainees, and personal insights about the profession. Dr. Jamie Holloman uses his superhuman ability for self deprecation to keeps things light as we explore the mysteries of the mind. Fantastic resource for neurologists, neurology residents, medical students, and anyone interested in learning more about applied neuroscience.
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Hop aboard the brain train with the education chief resident at Washington University in this neurology education podcast where he interviews experts in the field to uncover the fundamentals of clinical practice, tips for young trainees, and personal insights about the profession. Dr. Jamie Holloman uses his superhuman ability for self deprecation to keeps things light as we explore the mysteries of the mind. Fantastic resource for neurologists, neurology residents, medical students, and anyone interested in learning more about applied neuroscience.
In this week’s episode I interview Dr. Rachel Darken on the diagnosis and treatment of migraine. Dr. Rachel Darken is a Neurologist here at Washington University who treats patients with headache and sleep disorders. She got her MD and PhD from Cornell University. She completed a Neurology residency here at Washington University followed by a research fellowship and became a faculty member at Washington University after completion of her fellowship.
Time stamps:
1:18: Introduction and professional background
9:20: Migraine patient case
10:20: Approaching patients with headache
23:27: Screening for migraine aura
27:35: Neurological exam for headache
31:20: International classification of headache disorders (ICHD) 3 criteria
33:40: Lab workup and neuroimaging
35:30: Family history in migraine
37:32: Patient education
38:50: Approach to treatment
43:40: Acute treatment options
49:35: Nonpharmacologic treatment for migraines/ trigger identification
51:15: Headache diary for migraine
53:45: Modifying treatment to response/patient education
58:00: Migraine prognosis
Disclosures:
Dr. Rachel Darken reports no relevant financial disclosures. Brain Boy Neurology reports no relevant financial disclosures.
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Hop aboard the brain train with the education chief resident at Washington University in this neurology education podcast where he interviews experts in the field to uncover the fundamentals of clinical practice, tips for young trainees, and personal insights about the profession. Dr. Jamie Holloman uses his superhuman ability for self deprecation to keeps things light as we explore the mysteries of the mind. Fantastic resource for neurologists, neurology residents, medical students, and anyone interested in learning more about applied neuroscience.
