Brain signals deliver first targeted treatment for worlds most common movement disorder

Brain signals deliver first targeted treatment for worlds most common movement disorder 06/28/2017 12:05 PM EDT Essential tremor is the world's most common movement disorder, affecting an estimated 7 million people in the U.S. alone. The hallmark of this disease is an involuntary, rhythmic shaking during intentional movement, complicating everyday tasks like writing, eating and drinking. For the first time, researchers have combined electrodes on top of the brain to sense movement in the parts of the body that experience essential tremor, along with a deep brain electrode, to deliver stimulation. Full story at http://www.washington.edu/news/2017/06/27/brain-signals-deliver-first-targeted-treatment-for-worlds-most-common-movement-disorder/ Source University of Washington This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111