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Recently, the Canadian Headache Society launched an App for migraine monitoring: the Canadian Migraine Tracker.Using a headache diary is a good way to keep track of the situation and observe the results of treatments. Many options are available, paper and app. Many...

You want to master your migraines? Consider using a headache diary.  This key tool will help you monitor your attacks and the results of treatments. It will also make your communication with your health care provider more effective. But which diary to use? There...

CGRP antibodies are coming to Canada and are stirring a lot of interest from the medical community.  Patients also have many questions about these new treatments. Migraine Canada has created a handout to provide basic information. Have a look,...

Dear CHS colleagues, Please find a message from the AHS president, Kathleen Digre, summarizing some aspects of CGRP MAB therapy. Exciting prospects ahead (and lots of forms) -- Elizabeth Leroux, MD, FRCPC Clinical Associate Professor, Neurology Headache...

Many neurology residents in Canada do not have access to proper training in headache medicine. In Toronto though, things have been much improved since Dr Christine Lay and Jonathan Gladstone took charge. There is a now a one-month elective available to neurology...

Not enough time is dedicated to headache in GP residency programs. There is a huge need for more guidance on headache medicine for family practitioners. Dr Werner Becker, director of the Calgary Headache Program (CHAMP), and treasurer of our society, has recently...

Being active on social media is one of CHS goals. Our patient website, www.migrainecanada.org, provides information about migraine for patients. Our Facebook page has just started now and we encourage you to refer your patients to like it. If you want to get involved...