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Scottish doctors at the University of Dundee have successfully treated a Parkinson's patient's tremors using a non-invasive ultrasound procedure called a thalamotomy.
This technique, part of an international clinical trial, uses focused ultrasound to create a lesion in the brain's thalamus, which controls movement.
Ian Keir, 63, the first Scottish patient to undergo the procedure, reported immediate and significant improvement in his tremors, regaining the ability to perform daily tasks like writing and eating.
While not a cure for Parkinson's, this incision-free treatment offers hope for improved quality of life for those suffering from this incurable neurological disorder.
