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First UCI Health patient treated for essential tremor with incision-free MR-guided focused ultrasound

UCI Health has treated its first patient using MR-guided focused ultrasound.

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  • April 8, 2026

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    UCI Health's first patient treated with MR-guided focused ultrasound.

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    Therapy is FDA-approved for essential tremor and tremor-predominant Parkinson’s disease.

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    Non-invasive and outpatient procedure.

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    MRI technology is utilized for precision.

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    Patient showed significant improvement in symptoms.

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    Second session planned for initial patient.

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    Additional patients demonstrating positive results.

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First UCI Health patient treated for essential tremor with incision-free MR-guided focused ultrasound

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