Amy Gelfand

Neurologist Dr. Amy Gelfand discusses the April 2024 Headache issue with Dr. Lyell Jones. They explore migraine treatment evolution, editor-in-chief responsibilities, and reading preferences. Gelfand shares practice-changing tips for headache disorders and even ties in a humorous reference to chicken farming.

Dr. Amy Gelfand, a leading expert in pediatric migraine and director of the Child and Adolescent Headache Program at UCSF, discusses the often-overlooked impact of migraines on children and teens. She reveals that around 5% of children are affected by age 10, highlighting the different symptoms seen in younger kids versus teenagers. They share practical advice for parents on symptom management and emphasize the importance of community support. The conversation also touches on how migraines influence family dynamics and offers strategies for maintaining unity during challenging times.

Dr. Amy Gelfand, an expert on the glymphatic system, joins Dr. Matthew Bender, a specialist in intracranial hypertension, to explore the links between glymphatic outflow and transverse sinus stenosis. They discuss how glymphatic dysfunction may worsen idiopathic intracranial hypertension, the role of diffusion tensor imaging in brain fluid dynamics, and the implications of obesity in this condition. The conversation also touches on treatment strategies, including GLP-1 receptor agonists and venous sinus stenting.