Tremor refers to an involuntary muscle contraction that results in a shaking movement. It is a common movement disorder that can be a symptom of conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonian tremors can affect the hands while at rest and may only appear in one limb or on just one side of the body. Tremors are...
Jeff Elias, MD, of the University of Virginia Health System, pioneered the use of focused ultrasound for essential tremor, the most common movement disorder, and is now testing it for Parkinson’s tremor. An initial test to determine if a scalpel-free form of brain surgery can reduce tremor caused by Parkinson’s disease has produced encouraging...
