Congratulations to Our Authors!
Congratulations to Patricia J. Graese, Hikaru Kamo, Kelly D. Foote, Justin D. Hilliard, Dawn Bowers, F. Arias, Gregory M. Pontone, Alana McKay, Pamela R. Zeilman, Christopher W. Hess, and Michael S. Okun on the publication of their article, “Reply: The Potential Perils of Pre-Referral Triage of Deep Brain Stimulation Candidates.”
Published online on August 24, 2026, in Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, this important contribution addresses the potential challenges and unintended consequences of pre-referral triage for patients being considered for deep brain stimulation (DBS).
The authors highlight the importance of comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation when determining whether a patient may be an appropriate candidate for DBS, helping ensure that individuals are not prematurely excluded from consideration for this potentially transformative therapy.