Ultrasound aimed at the brain offers new hope for Parkinson’s patients
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A focused ultrasound treatment is giving Parkinson's patients dramatic relief by burning problematic brain tissue through 1,024 ultrasound beams — no surgery or anesthesia required. FDA-approved in 2025 for both sides of the brain, early trial data show a one-third improvement in movement symptoms, with 86% of patients reporting overall improvement after three months.
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