Conference at the University of Montpellier: "Migraines: a poorly diagnosed condition—what solutions are available today?"
On Tuesday, November 21, in its Dumontet amphitheater on the Triolet campus, the University of Montpellier will host a conference on migraines, open to the general public, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The conference will be led by Anne Ducros, a neurologist at Montpellier University Hospital, head of the Migraine and Headache Medical Team, and professor at the University of Montpellier.
Registration required
The conference in a nutshell
Very often underdiagnosed, migraine is a debilitating condition due to the frequency, duration, and intensity of attacks, which can have a significant impact on personal, academic, and professional life. It is the most debilitating neurological disorder in people under 50 and the second most debilitating condition in people over 50.
Today, there are effective and safe therapeutic solutions to reduce pain during attacks and decrease the frequency of migraines. Research has made considerable progress in understanding the mechanisms of the disease and providing specific and innovative treatments.
During this conference, Anne Ducros will review current knowledge on migraine and answer these questions and those from the audience:
- How can you tell the difference between a migraine and other types of headaches?
- What happens in the brain during a migraine attack?
- What are the effective treatments for acute and chronic conditions?
- What type of contraception is suitable for women who suffer from migraines?
- How can you study or work when you have migraines?
A conference hosted by Anne Ducros
Anne Ducros is a neurologist at Montpellier University Hospital, head of the Migraine and Headache Medical Team, and professor at the University of Montpellier. She is a member of the Connectome team at the Charles Coulomb Laboratory of the CNRS at the University of Montpellier. She is also past president of the French Society for the Study of Migraines and Headaches.
His research focuses on the genetics of migraine, the links between migraine and stroke, headaches caused by intracranial pressure abnormalities, and the search for therapeutic solutions for severe and refractory forms of migraine and cluster headache.
Conference organized as part of European Disability Employment Week. More informationhere.