Science
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Gordon Baltuch, MD, PhD Essential Tremor is one of the most common movement disorder, affecting an estimated 3% of the population or approximately 10 million individuals in the United States. A new technology, Focused Ultrasound offers an alternative to traditional surgery that requires no incision or opening of the skull. Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle is joined by Dr. Gordon Baltuch a professor of Neurosurgery and director of the Penn Center for Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery, to talk about how Focused Ultrasound is an effective treatment for Essential Tremor.