ET Treatments
Focus ultrasound
Treatment Centers for Focus Ultrasound
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Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor Now Covered by Humana
- Humana is the fifth national payor in the US to cover focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor (ET).
- This decision means that 9 million more people in the US will have access to focused ultrasound for ET.
- Cigna, Anthem, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicare have also granted positive coverage decisions nationwide.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves implanting electrodes within certain areas of the brain. These electrodes produce electrical impulses that regulate abnormal impulses. Or the electrical impulses can affect certain cells and chemicals within the brain.
The amount of stimulation in deep brain stimulation is controlled by a pacemaker-like device placed under the skin in your upper chest. A wire that travels under your skin connects this device to the electrodes in your brain.
While invasive, this surgical therapy can lessen symptoms, limit the need for medications and decrease side effects that can accompany drug therapy.
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The amount of stimulation in deep brain stimulation is controlled by a pacemaker-like device placed under the skin in your upper chest. A wire that travels under your skin connects this device to the electrodes in your brain.
While invasive, this surgical therapy can lessen symptoms, limit the need for medications and decrease side effects that can accompany drug therapy.
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Clinical Trials for Ultrasound
A clinical trial in Los Angeles is using transcranial ultrasound neuromodulation to treat patients with essential tremor.
A clinical trial in France is using focused ultrasound to treat ET has been completed.
A multi-site US clinical trial investigating staged bilateral treatments for ET has been completed.
A clinical trial in the UK and Spain is testing staged bilateral treatments. This group will treat the second side after at least nine months have passed after the first treatment.
There are two clinical trials in Canada for bilateral treatments of essential tremor. These studies are only open to Canadian Citizens.
There is another clinical trial in Toronto for patients with essential tremor.
A clinical trial in Los Angeles is using transcranial ultrasound neuromodulation to treat patients with essential tremor.
A clinical trial in France is using focused ultrasound to treat ET has been completed.
A multi-site US clinical trial investigating staged bilateral treatments for ET has been completed.
A clinical trial in the UK and Spain is testing staged bilateral treatments. This group will treat the second side after at least nine months have passed after the first treatment.
There are two clinical trials in Canada for bilateral treatments of essential tremor. These studies are only open to Canadian Citizens.
There is another clinical trial in Toronto for patients with essential tremor.
Disabililty
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): SSDI is a federal program for Americans who worked for years but can no longer work due to an injury or disability. Most citizens pay into Social Security through taxes once they begin working and the amount you receive for monthly disability benefits depends on the number of years you worked and your income.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI): SSI is another federal program available to Americans who can’t work due to disability. However, this program is an option if you’ve never worked or haven’t worked in a number of years. It’s also needs-based, and you can only qualify if you meet certain income requirements. You can apply for SSI through the same application as SSDI, so applying for both at the same time is often a good idea.
- Private disability insurance: If you purchased a short-term or long-term disability insurance policy before you became injured or disabled, you may be eligible for monthly payments. Whether you purchased this plan on your own or through your employer, you’ll likely apply for benefits through the insurance company. The amount of your payout depends on the terms of your policy. Even if you have a private long-term policy, the insurer may require you to apply for SSDI as well.
- Veterans disability benefits: For those who served in the military and sustained an injury that left you unable to work, you can apply for disability benefits through the office of Veterans Affairs. It is possible to receive VA disability benefits and Social Security disability at the same time.
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