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Melbourne Headache Dr. Leads Anti-Stress Remedy on TV
Dr. R. Michael Gallagher brings national attention to migraine remedies
(Melbourne, FL) – Dr. R. Michael Gallagher, former director of the University Headache Center, Moorestown, NJ and former Associate Director of the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago, IL, appeared on iVillageLive, Thursday, February 22nd, to offer his expertise in treating migraine headaches. Melbourne business leaders and neighbors watched Dr. Gallagher at 12pm EST as he appeared live on the show from Universal Studios, FL, and led the audience members in a three-step relaxation exercise to ward off migraines.
Dr. Gallagher, who recently opened a new practice at 2351 W. Eau Gallie Causeway in Melbourne, FL, has earned a reputation as a pioneer in headache treatment and the family medicine specialty through 123 publications, 85 clinical research trials, 40 hospital/academic appointments, 35 medical and education advisory board appointments, 35 leadership roles in national/state headache committees, 35 scientific presentations, 20 military commendations, 8 editorial board advisory roles, 4 fellowships, and 3 board certifications in headache management, pain management, and family medicine. Additionally, Dr. Gallagher is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.
Medical Publications:
- “Headache” chapter - Conn’s Current Therapy - 2006/2007
- Authored over 15 chapters in Medical textbooks
- “Primary Headache Disorders” Weiner’s Pain Management 7th edition
- Osteopathic Medicine, A Reformation In Progress- 2001
- Drug Therapy for Headache 1991
- 67 published articles, 38 published abstracts, and 1 interactive computer program
In the United States nearly 90% of men and 95% of women have had at least one headache.
There are two main types of headache: primary and secondary. More than 90% of headaches are Primary headaches, which include tension-type, migraine, and cluster headaches. Source:American Council for Headache Education.