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This podcast describes how to differentiate true multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses from pseudorelapses, how to treat relapses, and the role of the primary care physician in the management of the many symptoms and comorbities that are associated with MS. To discuss these issues, Dr. Michael Yeung has once again kindly agreed to participate. Dr. Yeung…
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In this podcast we discuss the role of the primary care physician in the initial diagnosis and work-up of patients suspected of having multiple sclerosis (MS). Specifically, we outline the approach to the diagnosis of MS and outline features that are common at the onset of MS as well as identify features that are atypical and would lead to a search…
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In the last podcast we discussed tension-type headache. In the current podcast, we discuss cluster headache, which is a rare variety of primary headache, having a population frequency of about 0.1%. Because the pain of cluster headache is one of the most severe that humans experience, the treatment of cluster headache often becomes almost an emerge…
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In the last podcast we discussed chronic migraine. In this podcast we discuss tension-type headache, which is the most common primary or secondary headache with a lifetime prevalence in adults of 46%. Because of its higher population prevalence, TTH actually has a greater societal impact than migraine even though it is less disabling. The learning …
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In the last podcast we discussed migraine prophylaxis. In this podcast we focus on chronic migraine, a disabling neurologic condition that affects 2% of the population. Back with us is Dr. Werner Becker, Professor of Neurology at the University of Calgary and a fellow of the American Headache Society. Dr. Becker is also the senior author of the Can…
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In the last podcast we discussed the general principles of the management of acute migraine headache. In this podcast, we discuss the principles of migraine prophylaxis, including indications for prophylaxis and specific prophylactic therapies. Dr. Werner Becker, Professor of Neurology at the University of Calgary has kindly agreed to once again be…
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In the previous podcast, we discussed the general approach to headache, red flags, and clues to help distinguish primary from secondary headaches. Because migraine is such a common neurological disorder affecting over 4,000,000 Canadians and resulting in significant social and economic impact, we will discuss acute and chronic migraine in some deta…
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This is the first podcast in a series of podcasts on headache. This podcast discusses the general approach to headache patients with a focus on diagnosis, investigations, and red flags. We identify features that can help distinguish primary and secondary headaches. Future podcasts will focus on the primary headache disorders, with a special emphasi…
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The University of Calgary's department of clinical neurosciences podcasts are designed to bring topics in neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation medicine to primary care physicians and trainees. Note that the opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Calgary or the department of clinical neu…
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