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Focused Ultrasound Revolution for Parkinson's | Wilmington News
A groundbreaking, non-invasive focused ultrasound treatment for Parkinson’s disease—FDA-approved in January 2026—is revolutionizing care by targeting motor symptoms without surgery. Using high-energy sound waves to precisely disable problematic nerve bundles, it offers a customizable, immediate solution that restored tremor-free life for patients like Bud Leavell, who returned to his beloved radio repair hobby. While side effects like numbness and balance issues affect 20-30% of patients, the treatment’s major advantage is its lack of implants—though it’s not adjustable once done. Still, it’s…
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