DX Dialogues: Importance of staying up to date in pediatric migraine care

Jennifer Dilts, DO, discusses the importance of staying up to date on the latest research and treatments for pediatric migraines to ensure the best care for young patients.

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It is very important for those of us treating pediatric migraine to stay up-to-date on the latest studies

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and treatments. [MUSIC PLAYING]

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August of 2025 was when the first CGRP inhibitor got approved for pediatrics, and so that's

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ages 6 through 17 years. And prior to this as headache specialists, we had been using these medications off-label.

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But it was really hard to get insurance coverage for these very expensive medications. And so that really has been a game changer in my practice,

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is the accessibility of CGRP inhibitors to our pediatric and teen population.

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By intervening early when a child is having few headaches, you really have a chance to prevent their headaches

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from becoming chronic. And so you really can prevent the chronification of migraine by intervening early and prescribing

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effective treatments. [AUDIO LOGO]