IT is the purpose of this report to summarize an investigation into the effects of thalamic surgery on incapacitating intention tremor. During the course of an experience with basal-ganglion ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The source of essential tremor--a movement disorder that causes involuntary trembling of the hands, arms, and head--has been enigmatic, impeding the development of effective treatments for a condition ...

A recent study found that the way cerebellar neurons communicate with other brain regions is different in various movement disorders. The cerebellum is a region of the brain that helps us refine our ...

Background: A 76-year-old man presented with an 8-year history of balance problems and a 2-year history of short-term memory loss. He had also been experiencing long-term problems with impotence and ...

Alcoholic cerebellar degeneration may slowly evolve or have relatively sudden onset, as in this case. Movement disorders associated with alcoholic cerebellar degeneration include cerebellar ataxia, ...

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. Tremors are known ...

Ataxia means the loss of coordination of body movements. Acute cerebellar ataxia is a disorder in children that causes a sudden loss of coordination. It is relatively prevalent in children, especially ...

Q: I am 65 years old, and my hands started to shake a couple of years ago. Last week my doctor told me I had essential tremor but that I could wait to do something until it got worse. Please tell me ...

NEW YORK, NY (Jan. 15, 2020)--The source of essential tremor--a movement disorder that causes involuntary trembling of the hands, arms, and head--has been enigmatic, impeding the development of ...