Parkinson's Disease: Focused Ultrasound Used to treat Parkinson's Symptoms at UNC Health

In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine co-authored by Vibhor Krishna, MD, associate professor of neurosurgery at the UNC School of Medicine, researchers show that a new focused ultrasound treatment improved dyskinesia and motor impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Patients who receive focused ultrasound treatment can go home the same day after surgery. This treatment was FDA-approved for patients with essential tremor in 2016, and now this pivotal trial has led to FDA-approval of focused ultrasound ablation to treat dyskinesia and motor impairment in Parkinson’ disease.
For more information on focused ultrasound treatment at UNC Health, please visit our website: www.med.unc.edu/neurosurgery

[@julianwebb8712]

PD and essential tremor are fundamentally different…..I’m struggling to understand how focused ultrasound can do anything worthwhile for PD ? All focused ultrasound can do is destroy cells. Parkinson’s happens because cells die so how can destroying more cells be of benefit ?😂

[@stevec5375]

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in October 2019. I have more non-motor symptoms than motor and I'm not yet to a place where I need intervention. What concerns me about Focused Ultrasound is that it is irreversible. Even though it is invasive DBS is at least reversible should the need arise.

[@marccleroux4020]

Now focused ultrasound just needs to be used for every neurological disorder that can be treated with it, and also including cancer, hyper and hypo thyroisdism by possibly using the same technique as is used to get rid of scaring with multiple ablations in a grid like fashion and also to destroy scar tissue in all kinds of situations including scar tissue created in the lungs or anywhere in the body and (immune system disorders by taking 60 CC's of blood, diluted in a 160 CC's of saline and zapping the malfunctioning cells to create a vaccine like effect against the disorders and attempt to use it against infections as well.)

[@sshrinivas5997]

What is the. Treatment cost

[@jagadishkumar9917]

Can you please tell me How much surgery cost Sir,

[@tonytahmasebi1926]

I still haven't seen one honest doctor who can give you straight answers about ultrasound for essential tremors .their lips are tight on this procedure, I have many questions and they never give you open and honest answers .I truly believe it is all about money and nothing else they just keep asking you to just come and get it done.....what a sad world we are living in...money money money and never ends......

[@sivaramakrishnagogineni2163]

What you said is correct

[@skamal8330]

Does it help with stiffness. My husband had DBS surgery but still has stiffness most of the time. Thank you.

[@GustavsNikitins]

I really hope they can cure MJ Fox finally :))))

[@carlosmancilladuran47]

I Was operated 7 years ago with the DBS, but I am still dealing with the fact that I still can’t walk properly. If I decide to go with the ultrasound, this technology will damage all the DBS system?

[@jamesrchoi]

My 82 year old mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after the pandemic. She’s in the early stages. How can I get my mother to receive this type of treatment?

[@shaynadavidovhansonrealtor]

Have you seen they do both sides in Switzerland (at Sonimobul) Why don’t we do that in US ?

[@allenh5837]

Because the FDA is corrupt.

[@monekiamorris-ob8ru]

I was diagnosed also in 2019, my tremors are mild. I exercise and eat better,however, I would like to try the ultrasound treatment. I experience insomnia, muscle stiffness and off balance sometimes. This treatment may have some good affects.

[@ronaldnickelson2130]

I've had FUS--no regrets. FUS is destructive, but not invasive. DBS is invasive, but not destructive. It's a choice.

[@jagadishkumar9917]

Im 30 years older sir whole body shivering Sir

[@savannahtropix615]

CAN THIS METHOD HELP NEUROPATHY AS WELL???

[@twiggybetia4773]

I am hoping to get the focused ultrasound treatment, having such a hard time moving when my medicines are out of efficacy.

[@someshwarchattaraj8988]

Is it possible to india, detail please

[@kronstudios]

micro dosing mushrooms helps with quality of life and stiffness

[@mahrokhzargari5265]

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[@tekinbora1471]

How much the treatment

[@tekinbora1471]

Please I wanna do this treatment how much cost you 😔 please help me

[@twiggybetia4773]

I am one who has parkinson's disease I would like to ask if this ultrasound has it in the Philippines? And how much does it cost?

[@wanderer5581]

I believe there is ,Insightec, no idea on the cost,, I have essential tremors,, and it has been ruining my life for many years (30+) I'm desperate for this treatment and to be normal again

[@sarahlange8989]

Never give up trying to get focused ultrasound for your tremors. It's miraculous + life changing.

[@ginasurber5960]

I have Parkinson, I was diagnosed 7 yrs ago, my tremor is really bad, is the ultrasound can fix it, is insurance will covered

[@gordhangindwani4091]

Hello sir. My wife is a parkinson pataint. I want surgery plz advice how many packages

[@skamal8330]

Ask your doctor about DBS surgery.

[@mlsivaprasad]

This is not about dbs. This is focused ultrasound

[@foodfun6696]

Good morning from Pakistan, my mother is suffering from Parkinson when she was 37, now she is 56 her condition is worst she can't walk and eat by herself she is totally department, medicines are not effective can she go through FUS treatment

[@tonytahmasebi1926]

I have one question for this hospital and all the doctors...how come you guys never ever answer any of our questions???? Not only is very disrespectful and unprofessional but also it seems like you doctors are afraid to tell the truth about this procedure....this is exactly how I feel....and please save your breath....it is too late now....thanks for nothing