Need more RCTs of RT in benign conditions like tremor, osteoarthritis Otherwise won't gain traction w anecdotes b/c of negative RT connotations Here is a sham controlled RCT of ultrasound for tremor. Need similar for RT (better yet compare ultrasound) https://t.co/6IhzCeeO7p https://t.co/hczkTCjAVy
A Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor.
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The collective discussions highlight the promising results of the ultrasound thalamotomy, with examples mentioning its effectiveness in reducing tremors and the treatment's potential to change clinical practices. The tone varies from technical descriptions to perspectives on innovation, emphasizing both scientific curiosity and potential societal impact.
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the study, indicating general support for the findings on focused ultrasound as an effective treatment.
Posts demonstrate high curiosity about the procedure, trial design, and clinical implications, reflecting strong interest in the research.
Some posts delve into detailed aspects like trial methods, neural targets, and the novelty of the technology, showing moderate but meaningful engagement.
Comments suggest that these studies could influence clinical practice and insurance policies, indicating a recognition of potential high-impact outcomes.
Abstract in brief
- The study evaluated the effectiveness of focused ultrasound thalamotomy, guided by MRI, for treating moderate to severe essential tremor in patients unresponsive to medication, and found that the treatment significantly reduced tremor severity compared to a sham procedure.
- Patients who received the actual treatment showed sustained improvement in tremor and quality of life measures that lasted at least 12 months, with the most notable benefits observed at 3 months.
- However, there were notable side effects such as gait disturbance and numbness or paresthesias, which persisted in some patients up to 12 months after treatment.]
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Most liked on X and Blueskyhttps://t.co/X5zuRGq8EK is the article I read relating to my topic of essential tremor. The main takeaway from this would be that a non invasive treatment focused ultrasound thalamotomy successfully can reduce the shaking in an ET patient's hands. #prescottgenomics
本態性振戦に対するFUS(MRIガイド下集束超音波治療)のdouble blind trial 視床腹側中核核(Vim核)の熱凝固は振戦を有意に減らすが、歩行障害などの合併症例報告もあり 本邦では2020年より保険適応 #脳外科 https://t.co/UnSVe4v2nu
Review of A Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor Treatment: Determining the history, trial design, evidence, treatment and challenges https://t.co/aqGjN9aCtx
ここ数年で臨床的にもかなり普及してきていてNEJMにも複数論文が出てるみたい。例えば↓ https://t.co/yMIikBTC4h
A Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor It targets the nucleus ventral is intermedius of the thalamus This therapy is applicable to insurance in Japan from 2020 #neurosurgery https://t.co/GWQVhkGH9s
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Need more RCTs of RT in benign conditions like tremor, osteoarthritis Otherwise won't gain traction w anecdotes b/c of negative RT connotations Here is a sham controlled RCT of ultrasound for tremor. Need similar for RT (better yet compare ultrasound) https://t.co/6IhzCeeO7p https://t.co/hczkTCjAVy
RT @precious_Ebii: Review of A Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor Treatment: Determining the history,…
RT @precious_Ebii: Review of A Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor Treatment: Determining the history,…
Review of A Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor Treatment: Determining the history, trial design, evidence, treatment and challenges https://t.co/aqGjN9aCtx
A Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor: https://t.co/h4mJMFjhze Dr @carolinejust addresses the questions behind these remarkable results and reveals the impact on clinical practice. All the essentials ... essentially! #Tremor #NeuroTwitter https://t.co/wYHXUxH6Pb
RT @sasuraiNS: 本態性振戦に対するFUS(MRIガイド下集束超音波治療)のdouble blind trial 視床腹側中核核(Vim核)の熱凝固は振戦を有意に減らすが、歩行障害などの合併症例報告もあり 本邦では2020年より保険適応 #脳外科 htt…
@EMiddlebrooksMD @MichaelOkun @KDFooteMD @DrAlfonsoFasano @andreashorn_ https://t.co/Io4nXDzrZ0
RT @sasuraiNS: 本態性振戦に対するFUS(MRIガイド下集束超音波治療)のdouble blind trial 視床腹側中核核(Vim核)の熱凝固は振戦を有意に減らすが、歩行障害などの合併症例報告もあり 本邦では2020年より保険適応 #脳外科 htt…
https://t.co/X5zuRGq8EK is the article I read relating to my topic of essential tremor. The main takeaway from this would be that a non invasive treatment focused ultrasound thalamotomy successfully can reduce the shaking in an ET patient's hands. #prescottgenomics
RT @sasuraiNS: 本態性振戦に対するFUS(MRIガイド下集束超音波治療)のdouble blind trial 視床腹側中核核(Vim核)の熱凝固は振戦を有意に減らすが、歩行障害などの合併症例報告もあり 本邦では2020年より保険適応 #脳外科 htt…
RT @sasuraiNS: 本態性振戦に対するFUS(MRIガイド下集束超音波治療)のdouble blind trial 視床腹側中核核(Vim核)の熱凝固は振戦を有意に減らすが、歩行障害などの合併症例報告もあり 本邦では2020年より保険適応 #脳外科 htt…
RT @sasurai_NS: A Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor It targets the nucleus ventral is intermedius of…
A Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor It targets the nucleus ventral is intermedius of the thalamus This therapy is applicable to insurance in Japan from 2020 #neurosurgery https://t.co/GWQVhkGH9s
本態性振戦に対するFUS(MRIガイド下集束超音波治療)のdouble blind trial 視床腹側中核核(Vim核)の熱凝固は振戦を有意に減らすが、歩行障害などの合併症例報告もあり 本邦では2020年より保険適応 #脳外科 https://t.co/UnSVe4v2nu
ここ数年で臨床的にもかなり普及してきていてNEJMにも複数論文が出てるみたい。例えば↓ https://t.co/yMIikBTC4h
1. Focused us/s is relatively new and only 1 functional neurosurgeon conducts it in BWH 2. The rarity of conducting a double blinded RCT in neurosugery! #functionalneurosurgery #neurosurgery https://t.co/4rcOW91omU
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