Essential tremor (ET) is a brain condition that causes uncontrollable shaking of the hands, head, and voice. In some cases, it can also cause your legs and trunk to shake. Also called benign essential ...

Essential tremor is one of the most common movement disorders, yet it often is mistaken for other neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. Affecting an estimated 7 to 10 million Americans, ...

Propranolol and Primidone demonstrate efficacy in up to 70% of patients as first-line agents. MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) results in approximately 56% tremor reduction at 4 years. Deep Brain ...

Katharine Hepburn had it. So did playwright Eugene O'Neill and Sen. Robert Byrd. Essential tremor is a condition that causes involuntary shaking. While it usually develops in middle age, it can start ...

Dementia may be three times more common among people with essential tremor, a movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, than the general population, according to research released today, ...

As we age, performing daily tasks and the activities we enjoy can become more difficult. Some seniors may begin experiencing movement disorders that further inhibit their physical abilities and the ...

Shaky hands, trembling arms, and uncontrollable movements—these symptoms tend to often trigger and suspicion of Parkinson's disease. But while Parkinson's is a recognized neurodegenerative disorder, ...