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    MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for treating moderate to severe tremor in Parkinson's

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    Parkinson's is a condition that damages the brain over many years. It causes progressive symptoms, including tremor. MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy is a minimally invasive procedure that is done inside an MRI scanner. The person's head is shaved and a frame is attached to keep the head still. Then several high-power focused ultrasound pulses are delivered to destroy target tissue in an area of the brain called the thalamus (thalamotomy). The aim is to reduce tremors.