Overview There
are currently 28 million migraine sufferers over the age of 12 in the United States.
Of these, 21 million are female and 7 million are male. Unfortunately, many migraine
sufferers receive a diagnosis of sinus or tension headaches; however, it is estimated
that 42% of patients who receive the diagnosis of sinus headache actually have
migraine. In this edition of Join the Dialogue, Susan Hutchinson, MD, and
Priscilla Chow, RN, MN, NP, CS, discuss how to differentiate between sinus
and migraine headaches so that a correct diagnosis can lead to the correct treatment
plan. Results from clinical studies that the faculty has been a part of as well
as real case studies will be presented. Learning
Objectives Upon completion of this course,
you should be able to: - Describe the International Society
Criteria for Acute Sinus Headache
- List the conclusions
of the SUMMIT study
- Describe the pathophysiology of sinus
symptoms that accompany migraine headaches
Learner
Participation to Earn Credit To earn a CE certificate,
you must: Computer
Requirements to Participate Click
here to view the computer requirements to participate in this activity. Target
Audience This CE activity is beneficial for nurse practitioners,
as well as other healthcare providers, who are involved in the diagnosis and treatment
of patients with migraine. |
Faculty and Disclosures  Susan
Hutchinson, MD [BioSketch]
Board-Certified
Family Practice Physician; Director, Headache Clinic Women's Medical Group of
Irvine; Associate Clinical Professor, Family Practice Department, University of
California, Irvine, CA
Disclosure:
Consultant/Advisory Board: Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca,
Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Organon, Ortho-McNeil, Parke-Davis, Pfizer,
Wyeth-Ayerst; Speaker's Bureau: AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck,
Ortho-McNeil, Pfizer.
 Priscilla
Chow, RN, MN, FNP, CS [BioSketch]
Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Medical Group of Irvine, Irvine, CA
Disclosure:
Speaker's Bureau:
GlaxoSmithKline.
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Accreditation Statements Continuing
Education for Nurse Practitioners
This program has been granted 1 contact
hour of continuing education (which includes 0.2 hours of pharmacology) by the
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, course number 0402053.
This program was initially published on February
24, 2004, and is eligible for credit through February 28, 2006.
Continuing
Education For Physicians
This
activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1 Prescribed credit by
the American Academy of Family Physicians. Term of approval is for one-year from
beginning distribution date of 02/24/04 with option for yearly renewal. This
activity has been renewed from 02/24/05 to 02/23/06. | |
| Course
Fees This course is FREE
to all healthcare professionals. | | | |
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