Diamond Education Foundation The Revolution & Paradigm Shift in Treatment of Migraine 2024

This course was designed to address the “paradigm shift” in the understanding and treatment of migraine, moving beyond simple symptom management to treating migraine as a complex, multifaceted brain disease. Held at a premier venue in Florida, the program emphasized practical, clinical applications of new research. It provided a “fluff-free” educational environment where clinicians could explore the nuances of diagnosis, the integration of CGRP-targeted therapies, and the management of difficult-to-treat patient populations through interactive case studies.
+ What You Will Learn
Attendees were able to:

Evaluate the evolving definition of migraine and its classification as a brain disease with specific pathophysiological phases.

Implement an “Acute Care Toolbox” for patients who are unresponsive to standard first-line treatments.

Integrate pivotal data on CGRP monoclonal antibodies and gepants into preventive treatment plans.

Diagnose and manage complex headache presentations, including high and low-pressure headaches (CSF dynamics), dizzy headaches, and cluster headaches.

Apply evidence-based strategies for special populations, including pregnant/breastfeeding patients and the elderly.

Master procedural skills through case studies, specifically focusing on OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) injection protocols.

Improve patient communication techniques to better address chronic pain and medication overuse.

+ Event Details

Date: July 11 – 13, 2024

Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Venue: Disney’s Grand Floridian Convention Center

Organizer: Diamond Headache Clinic Research & Educational Foundation

+ Who Should Attend
The conference was designed for the interdisciplinary headache care team:

Neurologists and Headache Specialists

Primary Care Physicians (Family Practice, Internal Medicine)

Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants)

Nurses

Pain Management Specialists

+ Why Attend

Holistic Approach: The curriculum covered the full spectrum of care, from “Disease Burden” to “Patient Communications,” ensuring attendees left with skills to manage both the biology and the psychology of the patient.

Expert Faculty: The event featured national leaders in the field, including Dr. Merle Diamond, Dr. Andrew Blumenfeld, Dr. Stewart Tepper, and Dr. Mark Green, offering direct insight into their clinical decision-making.

Interactive Format: A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to “Case Studies” (e.g., Comorbid Issues, Chronic Migraine), allowing for practical troubleshooting of real-world clinical scenarios rather than just passive listening.

 
+ Topics:

Post-Traumatic Headache – Concussion & Post-Concussion in Children (July 2024)
Management of the Difficult Cluster Headache Patients (July 2024)
Neuroimaging of Traumatic Brain Injury – Post-Traumatic Headache
Comorbidity of Migraine and Psychiatric Disease – Pitfalls in Management (July 2024)
High and Low Pressure Headaches
Anti-CGRP Medications
Documentation of the Headache Visit
Networking, Career Advancement and Ongoing Training in Headache
The Provider Effect
Shared Decision Making in Migraine Management
Unmet Needs and Access to Care Panel
Migraine During the Menstrual Cycle and in Menopause
When Dizzy Actually Is a Migraine (July 2024)
Migraine with Aura, Hypercoagulable States and the Heart
Migraine Comorbidities
Migraine as a Risk Factor for Dementia
Brain Gut Connection
Headache and the Eye
A Case-Based Approach to Understanding CSF Pressure Disorders & Orthostatic Headaches
Cluster Headache
Thunderclap Headache
Tension, High & Low Pressure & Cervicogenic Headaches
Disparities in Migraine Care
Sleep Disorders in Migraine
Chronic Analgesics, Comorbid Pain Disorders, and Medication Overuse Headache
Multidisciplinary Approach To Intractable Headache Patient
Psychiatric Comorbidities & Migraine
BMI Comorbidity Related to Therapies
Concussion & Post-Concussion Headache In Children & Adolescents