Essential tremor: 7 things you should know

While common, essential tremor is poorly understood and often goes undiagnosed. The neurological disorder causes shakiness in the extremities and, if severe, can make daily activities like eating, drinking and writing incredibly difficult. Albert Fenoy, MD, explains what everyone should know about essential tremor, from symptoms and diagnosis to treatments, like high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).

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