EAN 2026 Interview: Kailash Bhatia
Professor Kailash Bhatia discusses the transformative impact of functional neurosurgery, such as deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound, on treating Parkinson's disease. He highlights these procedures as life-changing interventions that provide immediate relief for tremors and motor fluctuations.
Why it matters
These advancements represent a significant shift in managing movement disorders, offering non-invasive or surgical alternatives when traditional drug therapies fail.
Kailash Bhatia | Professor of Clinical Neurology, Department of Clinical and Movement Neuroscience, Institute of Neurology, University College London, UK; President-Elect, European Academy of Neurology (EAN)
Citation: EMJ Neurol. 2026; https://doi.org/10.33590/emjneurol/8W25MF9R
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