Medicare covers deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor when a doctor deems it medically necessary and when a person meets the coverage criteria.

Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a rare movement disorder characterized by a high-frequency tremor that occurs primarily when a person is standing. This condition can significantly impact a person's ...

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Allegheny Health Network have developed a new method for deep brain ...

In the evolving landscape of medical advancements, focused ultrasound has emerged as a groundbreaking, non-invasive therapy ...

Life-changing treatment for hand tremors in Parkinson’s and dystonia patients: Doctor reveals all you need to know about how ...

For most of us, drinking a cup of coffee is no big deal. The same can be said about carrying a tray of food at a potluck, drinking wine at communion or putting on makeup or shaving before work. If ...

MS can cause tremors, a type of rhythmic ... a structure in the brain that helps control movements. Deep brain stimulation involves a doctor implanting a tiny electrode into the thalamus.

Involuntary head twitching may range from neck spasms to uncontrolled tremors. Causes may include ... Surgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), may also successfully treat ...

Monday marked a significant milestone for Turkish doctor Ali Zirh as he performed his career's 1000th deep brain stimulation operation ... to suffer from body tremors in his early 20s, and ...