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cans, is a nervous system disorder.<br />
While tremor is not a terminal<br />
condition, in this case it was getting<br />
progressively worse, to the<br />
point where the patient could not<br />
even feed himself.<br />
Q: What treatment was provided<br />
in this case?<br />
A: We used a leading-edge therapy<br />
that can erase the disabling<br />
shaking and restore a patient’s<br />
independence and confidence.<br />
Last year, Hackensack University<br />
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Q: Was that the only option<br />
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A: Deep brain stimulation can<br />
work extremely effectively, but it is<br />
surgery. Focused ultrasound is an<br />
incredibly good option for patients<br />
having medication side effects<br />
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candidates for surgery, but don’t<br />
want to undergo surgery. With<br />
this option, we non-invasively<br />
treat the tremor by aiming sound<br />
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the brain that we know will have<br />
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positive results, we make the effect<br />
of the sound waves permanent.<br />
Q: What results did this patient<br />
experience?<br />
A: The difference was enormous<br />
right away. His right hand<br />
tremor virtually disappeared. He<br />
was back to easily signing checks,<br />
driving, and doing jobs around the<br />
house that required hand dexterity.<br />
He hopes to have his left hand<br />
tremor treated soon. Only 40 centers<br />
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Hackensack Meridian Health<br />
for the treatment of neurological<br />
disorders, particularly movement<br />
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