A groundbreaking non-invasive procedure, ultrasound thalamotomy, has given hope to Parkinson’s patients by significantly reducing tremors. Ian Keir, 63, diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2018, experienced uncontrollable tremors that hindered everyday tasks. After undergoing the procedure, Keir can now write, cut food, and perform tasks independently. He describes the outcome as miraculous. The procedure uses high-intensity focused ultrasound to create a lesion in the thalamus, the brain region controlling movement. A consultant at the University of Dundee has hailed the procedure as a milestone for Scottish medicine, emphasising its life-changing impact. Despite the technology's limited availability, the success in treating Parkinson’s symptoms marks significant progress.
Parkinson's disease: 'miracle treatment' offers hope to sufferers
Written by David Fletcher 27 Jun 2024Additional Info
- Pray: giving thanks for this potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s. Pray for fresh insights for the scientists and doctors who are researching a cure for the disease. (Psalm 103:2-3)
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