Dr. Fran Weaver: Optimal targets for DBS to treat Parkinson’s

Interviewed by Steven Greer, MD

NEJM author Fran Weaver, PhD discusses her randomized controlled data exploring whether the subthalamic nucleus or the globus pallidus is the best location to target with deep brain stimulation electrodes to treat Parkinson’s disease. Neurosurgeon Alon Mogilner offers his opinion on the clinical implications of the research.