"Revolutionary Local Procedure Offers Tremendous Results for Parkinson’s Tremor"
A procedure called MRI-guided focused ultrasound is showing promising results for patients with tremors from Parkinson's disease, with some experiencing immediate improvement. The treatment, which involves creating a controlled burn in the brain to disrupt the tremor-causing circuit, has led to significant improvements for patients like Michael Newby, who saw a 70-80% reduction in tremors in his left hand following the procedure. While the treatment only addresses upper body tremors and does not treat Parkinson's dementia, it represents a major breakthrough in tremor management for individuals with Parkinson's and essential tremor.