How genetics and pathophysiology can help determine treatment choices in headache
Richmond Paine Lecture - Annual Pediatric Neurology Update
Presented by
Andrew D. Hershey, MD, PhD, FAHS
Endowed Chair and Director of Neurology
Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology
Headache Center
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Learning Objectives
Attendees of this session will be able to:
- Better recognize and diagnose pediatric, adolescent and young adults with headaches
- Incorporate genetic and pathophysiological findings into their diagnosis and treatment plans
- Design and multi-level treatment approach and recognize the need for referral when this approach does not reach anticipated results