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First dual-target high-intensity focused ultrasound procedure for people with advanced Parkinson's disease

A woman began walking with a more fluid gait, while another patient could suddenly eat using utensils. Both patients, in advanced stages of Parkinson's disease, experienced immediate relief from severe tremor on one side of their body.

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Two patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease underwent the first dual‑target high‑intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) procedure and reported immediate relief from severe tremor on one side of their bodies. One patient began walking with a more fluid gait, while the other was suddenly able to eat using utensils. The treatment targeted two brain regions simultaneously, delivering focused ultrasound to reduce tremor symptoms.

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