These mnemonics have been adopted by the American Academy of Neurology for both neurologists and primary care physicians

SU_LTA/NS - a mnemonic developed by Dr. Maizels, summarizes the diagnostic criteria for migraine

SNOOPS - developed by David Dodick of the Mayo Clinic, summarizes worrisome features which suggest need for further evaluation 

The Brief Headache Screen developed by Dr. Maizels and validated in clinical trials, rapidly screens for migraine, daily headache, medication overuse, and worrisome headaches - usually in 30 seconds or less (first four questions)!

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Articles
  • Articles by and about Morris Maizels available online
  • Maizels M, McCarberg B. Antidepressants and Antiepileptic drugs for the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain. American Family Physician 2005
  • Maizels M. The Patient with Daily Headaches. American Family Physician 2004.