Reba Smith-Weede has essential tremors, a neurological condition. Her hands shook so badly she couldn't even write her name. She had brain surgery while awake and felt pressure but no pain. I can't ...

Propranolol and Primidone demonstrate efficacy in up to 70% of patients as first-line agents. MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) results in approximately 56% tremor reduction at 4 years. Deep Brain ...

Pat Murphy, who suffered from essential tremors for 30 years, underwent a new incisionless brain surgery that significantly reduced his tremors. The procedure, utilizing focused ultrasound technology, ...

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of six locations nationally - and the only one in the Midwest - studying the safety and effectiveness of a promising new technology using ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has approved Medtronic’s Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation surgery for individuals diagnosed with ...

A scalpel-free, high-tech form of brain surgery pioneered at UVA Health offers long-term relief for patients with essential tremor, a common movement disorder, a five-year review shows. The study ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A revolutionary no-cut brain surgery is changing lives for patients suffering from tremors. Yes, that means brain surgery without an incision, without going under, delivering ...

Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital are using a new, incision-free brain treatment that can virtually eliminate a tremor in real ...

North Carolina doctors use sound waves instead of surgery to treat essential tremors. Imagine not being able to write, drink coffee, or screw in a lightbulb because your hands won't stop shaking. For ...

SEATTLE — About 5% of people over the age of 60 experience essential tremor, a nervous system condition that causes involuntary movements most frequently affecting the hands. “Essentially if you want ...

For decades, scientists have searched for a safe way to reach deep parts of the human brain without cutting into the skull.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — For centuries, surgeons have used scalpels, saws, and drills to cut into their patients and treat their illnesses. But in the last few years, UVAHealth and a few other hospitals ...