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Revolutionary therapy gave René (57) his life back: 'I had been shaking since childhood'

Revolutionary therapy gave René (57) his life back: 'I had been shaking since childhood'

Amsterdam UMC has begun treating patients with essential tremors using revolutionary High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) therapy. This treatment can significantly reduce or stop uncontrollable shaking, allowing patients like 57-year-old René to regain their quality of life.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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