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Volume 7, Issue 1 • 2018 contents Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak – An Under-recognized Cause of Headache Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of spontaneous intracranial hypotension, or low cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure inside the head, is common. It is an under- recognized cause of headache that is treatable and in many cases, curable. Raising awareness of this condition can improve the situation for these patients. Challenging the “One Size Fits All” Approach in Modern Medicine The variation between individuals in their migraine risk factor profiles demonstrates that everybody is different on a risk susceptibility level. But will we ever be able to understand the mechanisms driving these differences and relate them to individual therapeutic response? Newly Approved CGRP Blocker, Aimovig ™ , the First Ever Migraine-Specific Preventive Medication In May, 2018, erenumab (Aimovig ™ ) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in migraine preventive therapy. This drug and other agents in this category hold promise for many patients who are most impacted by disabling headaches. Obituary and Remembrance – Donald J. Dalessio, MD 16 21 28 On February 25, 2017, former National Headache Foundation Board President and member, Donald J. Dalessio, MD, passed away at his home in La Jolla, California. Our Executive Chairman, Seymour Diamond, MD, recalls his long friendship and collaboration with this early leader in headache medicine. 6 Book Excerpt – The Ex-infantryman 8 We present an excerpt from the new book, Headache Solutions at the Diamond Headache Clinic, by Seymour Diamond, MD with Brad Torphy, MD. 36 News 32 NHF Learn what’s happening in and around the National Headache Foundation. This issue features The Baylor Scott & White Headache Clinic in Temple, Texas, and a conversation with its Director, Cristina Cabret-Aymat, MD. Mail 13 Reader You ask, our physician experts answer. Get information from leaders in headache medicine. www.headaches.org | National Headache Foundation 5