Radiation Therapy Technique Successfully Treats Pain In Patients With Advanced Cancer Nov 12, 2009
2, 2009) Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) offers a less invasive way to eliminate tremors caused by Parkinson's disease and essential tremor than deep brain stimulation (DBS) and radiofrequency (RF). . (Science Daily)
Deep Brain Stimulation May Be Effective Treatment For Tourette's Syndrome Oct 29, 2009
Deep brain stimulation is FDA approved for the treatment of essential tremor, Parkinson's disease and dystonia. The study was supported by the Italian Tourette Syndrome Association, the National Hospital Research and Development Fund and Tourettes Action-UK.. (Science Daily)
Practice-changing cancer studies to be unveiled at ASTRO Annual Meeting Oct 28, 2009
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) offers a less invasive way to eliminate tremors caused by Parkinson's disease and essential tremor than deep brain stimulation (DBS) and radiofrequency (RF) treatments, and is as effective, according to a long-term study presented November 2, 2009. . (EurekAlert!)
Local woman starts non-profit dedicated to movement disorders Oct 10, 2009
Although there are estimates that there are more than 40 million Americans living with a movement disorder like Parkinson s disease, dystonia, essential tremor or spasticity, knowledge of the conditions are not widespread. Despite the prevalence, McGrath said many medical professionals are largely unaware or are not well versed in movement conditions. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Father, son affected by tremors Sep 15, 2009
A common condition known as benign essential tremor is more fitting of your husband's symptoms ... This leads me to believe it is the type of essential tremor known as familial, meaning it is inherited. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Gene Contributes To Two Different, Common Neurological Movement Disorders Sep 3, 2009
2, 2009) Researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida and their collaborators worldwide have discovered that a single gene promotes development of essential tremor in some patients and Parkinson's disease in others ... Notably, patients with essential tremor shake when they move, and Parkinson's disease patients shake when they are at rest ... Based on the findings, mutations in this gene are potentially responsible for five percent of patients with Parkinson's disease, as well as five... (Science Daily)
Mayo researchers link gene to Parkinsons Sep 2, 2009
Patients with essential tremor will experience their arms shaking involuntarily when they move, whereas Parkinson s disease patients will experience tremors while at rest. Although essential tremor and Parkinson s disease are considered to be different diseases, researchers have been arguing for a long time about whether essential tremor is a milder, preliminary form of Parkinson s disease, and they have been looking for the genetic connection between these disorders, said Dr. Carles Vilari;o-G... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
'Wobbly Mummy' stands tall Aug 30, 2009
After initially being misdiagnosed with a benign essential tremor, a doctor finally confirmed Ms Argy had Parkinson's when she was 29. I was kind of relieved because I could know what it was and label it, but it was devastating,'' she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Non-invasive Brain Surgery Moves A Step Closer Aug 20, 2009
It paves the way for further research into the treatment of a variety of other brain disorders, including Parkinson's disease and essential tremor, epilepsy, brain tumors and stroke. According to Dr Kassell, the key advantage of focused ultrasound is that it is non-invasive. (Science Daily)
Shaking Hands—Neuroscience of Tremors Aug 11, 2009
Researchers uncover the roots of essential tremor ... If your hands and arms quiver when you write and do other tasks, you may have a common neurological condition called essential tremor (ET). (Scientific American)
Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement... Jul 23, 2009
It is primarily being used today to treat essential tremor, and Dystonia but is also being tested for use in Huntington s chorea, Tourette s syndrome, and other neurological disorders. The copyright of the article Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Brain Stimulation Therapy Eases Tough-to-Treat Depression May 9, 2009
"It's a very exciting area because, up to now, everyone's heard of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's and for essential tremor, but these are additional areas that border neurology and psychiatry where we're just beginning to understand what happens in terms of the brain chemistry and the brain electricity," he continued. "We're just at the beginning of understanding this. There's a lot of hope there for patients who otherwise may have felt that there was nothing they could do.". (MEDLINEplus)
Three Drinks a Day Doubles Risk of Tremor Apr 11, 2009
At the second assessment, essential tremor was diagnosed in 76 participants. After the researchers accounted for other risk factors, such as depression and smoking, they concluded that people who drank at least three units of alcohol per day more than doubled their risk of essential tremor ... Alcohol is often used to relieve symptoms of essential tremor, but this study suggests alcohol may actually speed progression of the condition and worsen symptoms. (MEDLINEplus)
Video: Davis Phinney Foundation and Medtronic Raise Awareness of How to Improve Your Life Today for Those Living With Parkinson's Disease Apr 10, 2009
More than 55,000 people worldwide have received Medtronic DBS Therapy for essential tremor, advanced Parkinson's disease and dystonia. About Medtronic. (PR Newswire)
Doctors Test Targets For Deep Brain Stimulation In Parkinson Surgery Mar 20, 2009
DBS received Food and Drug Administration approval in 2002 as a therapy for movement-related problems associated with essential tremor and Parkinson's disease ... 14, 2008) Testing of a new device for patients with Parkinson's disease and essential tremor, a neurological movement disorder is just beginning. (Science Daily)
Spinal cord device offers hope for Parkinson's treatment Mar 20, 2009
Device makers such as Medtronic Inc and St. Jude Medical market deep brain stimulation devices for movement disorders including Parkinson's, essential tremor and dystonia, and have begun to study their use in depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail)
The sweet spot? UF doctors test targets for Parkinson surgery Mar 14, 2009
DBS received Food and Drug Administration approval in 2002 as a therapy for movement-related problems associated with essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. It uses a medical device surgically implanted in a patient's brain and connected to a power pack in the shoulder region. (EurekAlert!)
At your service Mar 9, 2009
Essential Tremor Support Group: 386-761-6509 or dunham@cfl. rr. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Nature Genetics Feb 8, 2009
Risk variant for essential tremor. Kari Stefansson and colleagues report association of a variant in LINGO1 with risk of essential tremor, a common progressive neurological disease. (Nature News Service)
