Merle Diamond, MD, Co-Medical Director, the Diamond Headache Inpatient Program at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago — one of just three in the United States — discusses the value of inpatient care for patients with prolonged, severe migraines who have not responded to outpatient treatment.
Dr. Diamond explains why a dedicated hospital program can offer the right setting for breaking the cycle of refractory migraines by offering more aggressive treatment while safely managing changes in medication. She also reviews the program’s combined modalities, specialized staff and suite of tools and educational programs that help patients prevent future hospitalization or emergency visits.
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