Ultrasound aimed at the brain offers new hope for Parkinson’s patients
A new noninvasive ultrasound treatment shows promise for alleviating symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This approach aims to relieve shaking, stiffness, and pain experienced by patients. The treatment represents a significant advancement in managing the daily struggles faced by those with Parkinson's.
- ▪The ultrasound treatment is noninvasive and targets the brain.
- ▪Patients like Robert Goings have reported relief from symptoms such as shaking and stiffness.
- ▪This therapy is part of a broader exploration of emerging treatments for Parkinson's disease.
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Health & Medicine Ultrasound aimed at the brain offers new hope for Parkinson’s patients The noninvasive treatment can relieve shaking, stiffness and pain Illustration by Matthew Kam By Laura Sanders 2 minutes ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print This is a two-part series on Parkinson’s, detailing the daily struggles with the disease, new treatment programs and how patients’ lives have been impacted by emerging therapies. You can read the first part here. The night before he had brain surgery to treat his Parkinson’s disease symptoms, Robert Goings couldn’t sleep.
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