Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor
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In July 2016 Dr. Michael Kaplitt became the first doctor in New York to use high-intensity focused ultrasound after the FDA approved it for use against essential tremor. The technology is a new way to eliminate the source of tremors in a completely non-invasive way. Since then, Dr. Kaplitt has performed the procedure on two more patients, including CEO Alexandra Lebenthal, with great success. The links below provide more information about the procedure.
Dr. Kaplitt First in New York to Use Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor
Blog Post: New Hope for Movement Disorders
NEWS: Patient Looks to MRI-Guided Ultrasound Treatment to Relieve Tremors
On CBS New York:
On SqawkBox:
On Charlie Rose:
On Good Day New York: New ultrasound treatment for tremors
Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Kaplitt performed a new ultra-sound procedure on the brain of patient Alexandra Lebenthal that has apparently cured her essential tremor. Watch the video
Business Insider:
One of the most powerful women on Wall Street is the second person in New York to have this cutting-edge procedure
POPULAR SCIENCE RADIO
Targeting Tremors, Segment 1
Targeting Tremors, Segment 2
CBS NEWSRADIO 880 NEW YORK
Health and Well Being with Pat Farnack (scroll down to the seven-part series beginning on Sept. 23, 2016)
AMERICA TONIGHT WITH KATE DELANEY
Click to hear the interview
Alexandra Lebenthal, before and after her focused ultrasound procedure: 
The video below, provided by the device manufacturer, shows how the procedure works:
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