NEWS
Insurance coverage of BOTOX and CGRP
It has come to the attention of the members of the Canadian Headache Society that some insurance companies are refusing to cover the combination of Botox and a CGRP monoclonal antibody (BTX + CGRP MAB). Currently available CGRP monoclonal antibodies are erenumab...
2021 Headache Course
Every year neurology residents are brought together to learn from Canadian experts and guest speakers during a 2 or 3 day course. This year, this course will be virtual and will be held on October 23 and 24, 2021. Click here for more info
Forum en français (French Forum)
Cher/chère collègue, La Société Canadienne des Céphalées propose depuis 2018 un forum de discussion sécurisé à ses membres leur permettant d’échanger au sujet de questions cliniques ou de recherche. Ce forum est accessible uniquement aux membres. Il a été exprimé que...
Canadian Migraine Tracker – Questions and Answers
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...
The Canadian Migraine Tracker: a Keep It Simple approach to the headache diary
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 for migraine
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,...
AHS comments on the new CGRP MABs
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...
Headache rotation highly popular in Toronto
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...
A good canadian reference for our GP colleagues
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...