Imagine living with a tremor so severe you can no longer hold a cup of coffee, paint, or write your name. In this moving episode of Queen Square in Focus, patient David shares his powerful story of transformation after years of struggling with essential tremor. Following failed medications and growing frustration, David discovered focused ultrasound treatment at Queen Square, a non-invasive, MRI-guided procedure that targets the part of the brain responsible for tremor. Within minutes of treatment, his hand steadiness returned, allowing him to regain confidence, independence, and quality of life.

Through David’s story, listeners learn how focused ultrasound is giving hope to thousands of people with movement disorders, offering a safer, incision-less alternative to brain surgery.

You’ll also hear how research funded by the NIHR and MRC is shaping the future of neurological treatment and why patient choice is vital as new therapies emerge.

Key Topics Covered:

• How essential tremor affects daily life, relationships and independence
• David’s medical journey and limited success with medication
• Discovery of focused ultrasound therapy at Queen Square
• How MRI-guided focused ultrasound works to treat tremor
• The immediate impact of treatment and long-term recovery
• Emotional and psychological transformation after treatment
• Queen Square’s pioneering role in non-invasive brain therapy

Follow the Queen Square In Focus Podcast to hear from the world’s leading neuroscientists and clinicians transforming brain health through innovation, research, and patient care.

Key Moments:

00:00 David's Initial Struggles with Essential Tremor

03:01 Impact on Daily Life and Hobbies

04:38 Medical Journey and Treatment Attempts

07:46 Discovery of Focused Ultrasound Treatment

09:57 Assessment and Decision to Proceed

13:40 The Procedure and Immediate Results

15:45 Post-Treatment Recovery and Impact on Daily Life

17:29 Final Reflections and Recommendations