Tremor

Causes of Tremor

A tremor is a vibratory involuntary muscular movement of one or more parts of the body. It may be so subtle as to be invisible, or intense enough to interfere with daily activities.

Normal, Noticeable and Essential Tremors

Tremors Following Alcohol Dependency

Overactive Thyroid and Tremors

Latest Tremor News and Research

Oral medication sodium oxybate shows promise for treating laryngeal dystonia

Laryngeal dystonia (LD), a rare neurological disease that significantly impacts a person's ability to speak due to uncontrollable vocal cord spasms, can have a debilitating effect on a person's social life, employment and mental health.

20 Nov 2024

Parkinson's study reveals dopamine's unexpected link to tremor

Researchers from the Champalimaud Foundation shed light on the puzzling relationship between dopamine and rest tremor in Parkinson's disease, finding that preserved dopamine in certain brain regions may actually contribute to tremor symptoms, challenging common beliefs.

18 Nov 2024

Transcranial ultrasound stimulation: A new frontier in noninvasive brain therapy

Transcranial ultrasound stimulation combines accuracy and reversibility, paving the way for innovative treatments of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

1 Nov 2024

Multidisciplinary approach improves quality of life in functional movement disorders

The research team of the Neurology Department Movement Disorders Unit at the Virgen del Rocío University Hospital and the Movement Disorders group of the Institute of Biomedicine of Seville - IBiS, in collaboration with researchers from the Mental Health Clinical Management Unit and the Translational Psychiatry group coordinated by Benedicto Crespo Facorro (HUVR-IBiS/CIBERSAM), has published a randomized clinical trial demonstrating for the first time that a multidisciplinary approach integrating specific physiotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective in improving the symptoms and physical aspects of the quality of life of patients with functional movement disorders.

12 Oct 2024

Groundbreaking project seeks to illuminate the complexities of Parkinson's

Launching today, Landmark is a groundbreaking three-year research programme that aims to understand Parkinson’s in unprecedented detail. The project brings together Parkinson’s UK, Imperial College London, GSK, Novartis, Roche and UCB for the first time, and has been made possible by a founding gift of £4 million from the Gatsby charitable foundation.

24 Sep 2024

Air pollution drives higher Parkinson’s risk and worsens symptoms in affected patients

Higher air pollution levels, particularly PM2.5 and NO2, significantly increase the risk of Parkinson's disease and worsen clinical outcomes like dyskinesia.

17 Sep 2024

UCSF studies point the way toward continuous care for people with Parkinson's disease

Two new studies from UC San Francisco are pointing the way toward round-the-clock personalized care for people with Parkinson's disease through an implanted device that can treat movement problems during the day and insomnia at night.

19 Aug 2024

Expanding horizons in Parkinson's disease care with non-pharmacological interventions

The field of non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) is reaching maturity and has the potential to substantially improve patient care in the future.

13 Aug 2024

Seaweed extract shows promise in protecting neurons in Parkinson’s disease

Ecklonia cava polyphenols (ECPs) show promise in reducing neuronal damage caused by rotenone in Parkinson’s disease (PD) by activating the Nrf2-ARE pathway, highlighting their potential as a neuroprotective treatment.

7 Aug 2024

Vanderbilt to introduce focused ultrasound for treating essential tremor and Parkinson's disease

The movement disorder neurology and neurosurgery team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is set to add focused ultrasound treatment (FUS) as a new tool in the treatment of essential tremor and Parkinson's disease.

1 Aug 2024

Genetic variants associated with Parkinson's more common than estimated

New research has found that genetic variants associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) are more common than researchers previously believed. Investigators in the Parkinson's Foundation-backed PD GENEration study – which reached its goal of 15,000 participants ahead of schedule this spring – found that 13% of participants have a genetic form of PD, which is a significant observation compared to long-standing estimates. Results from the first 3.5 years of the study, which examined a broad North American cohort, were published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Brain.

30 Jul 2024

Decoding cerebellar neural patterns in movement disorders

The cerebellum is a region of the brain that helps us refine our movements and learn new motor skills.

3 Jul 2024

UCL research reveals anxiety as a major risk factor for Parkinson's

The risk of developing Parkinson's is at least twice as high in people with anxiety compared to those without, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

24 Jun 2024

AI-driven blood test offers hope for early Parkinson's diagnosis

A team of researchers, led by scientists at UCL and University Medical Center Goettingen, Germany, have developed a simple blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson's up to seven years before the onset of symptoms.

19 Jun 2024

New algorithm enhances deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's by targeting specific symptoms

Researchers from Mass General Brigham identified therapeutic targets that may optimize symptom-specific treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

8 Jun 2024

RCSI and Head Diagnostics collaborate to revolutionize multiple sclerosis assessment

RCSI has partnered with Head Diagnostics (Dublin, Ireland) on a clinical study to enhance the assessment and monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through innovative technology.

30 May 2024

Genetic link identified between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson's disease

The researchers found, as expected from prior studies that LRRK2 is associated with IBD-PD and discovered new associations as well.

15 May 2024

Longitudinal study examines rates of MCI and dementia in people with essential tremor

Essential tremor, a nervous system disorder that causes rhythmic shaking, is one of the most common movement disorders. A new study published in the Annals of Neurology reveals details on the increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia that individuals with essential tremor may face.

24 Apr 2024

Monoclonal antibody Prasinezumab shows promise in slowing rapid Parkinson's progression

A recent study in Nature Medicine evaluated the efficacy of prasinezumab, a monoclonal antibody, in slowing the progression of motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients with rapidly progressing forms, using phase II clinical trial data.

19 Apr 2024

Emotional bodily sensations altered in Parkinson's disease

Emotions have a major impact on the way we act, and they regulate our hormones and many of the body's vital functions.

15 Apr 2024

Tremor

Overview

Essential Tremor

Essential Tremor Genetics

Essential Tremor Prognosis

Feature Articles

Treating Essential Tremor

Essential Tremor Research

Dystonia Tremors

Normal, Noticeable and Essential Tremors

Tremors Following Alcohol Dependency

Overactive Thyroid and Tremors

Peripheral Neuropathy Tremors

Tremors Following Stroke

Latest Tremor News and Research

Oral medication sodium oxybate shows promise for treating laryngeal dystonia

Parkinson's study reveals dopamine's unexpected link to tremor

Transcranial ultrasound stimulation: A new frontier in noninvasive brain therapy

Multidisciplinary approach improves quality of life in functional movement disorders

Groundbreaking project seeks to illuminate the complexities of Parkinson's

Air pollution drives higher Parkinson’s risk and worsens symptoms in affected patients

UCSF studies point the way toward continuous care for people with Parkinson's disease

Expanding horizons in Parkinson's disease care with non-pharmacological interventions

Seaweed extract shows promise in protecting neurons in Parkinson’s disease

Vanderbilt to introduce focused ultrasound for treating essential tremor and Parkinson's disease

Genetic variants associated with Parkinson's more common than estimated

Decoding cerebellar neural patterns in movement disorders

UCL research reveals anxiety as a major risk factor for Parkinson's

AI-driven blood test offers hope for early Parkinson's diagnosis

New algorithm enhances deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's by targeting specific symptoms

RCSI and Head Diagnostics collaborate to revolutionize multiple sclerosis assessment

Genetic link identified between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson's disease

Longitudinal study examines rates of MCI and dementia in people with essential tremor

Monoclonal antibody Prasinezumab shows promise in slowing rapid Parkinson's progression

Emotional bodily sensations altered in Parkinson's disease

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Tremor

Overview

Feature Articles

Treating Essential Tremor

Essential Tremor Research

Dystonia Tremors

Normal, Noticeable and Essential Tremors

Tremors Following Alcohol Dependency

Overactive Thyroid and Tremors

Peripheral Neuropathy Tremors

Tremors Following Stroke

Latest Tremor News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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