81. Virtual Hospital: Aging Begins At 30: Essential Tremors Essential means having no obvious cause, and tremor is from the Latin, to shake. Many people with essential tremor don t need treatment, but primadone http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/internalmedicine/aba30/2004/essentialtremors.htm

Aging Begins at 30 Essential Tremors Ian Maclean Smith, M.D. Emeritus Professor Department of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics First Published: March 2004 Last Revised: March 2004 Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed In contrast, Parkinson's disease tremor is coarse and 4-to-5 per second movements affecting the hands, head, and feet in people over 50. It is present at rest and relieved by movement. There are associated findings with stiffness, rigidity of the limbs, as if frozen, slow walking, and a stooped posture. There is a loss of facial expression. The cause is known and is a lack of dopamine producing cells in the substantia nigra (black substance) in the basal ganglia of the brain. There may be an environmental toxin causing this problem. It is not genetic and can be treated with L-dopa, carbidopa, or artane, which replace the missing dopamine. THere are no lab tests to tell these tremors apart, but agreement among neurologists is high on the diagnosis. Other tremors can come from excess tea or coffee due to the xanthines in these beverages. Tremor can be found in multiple sclerosis often with slurred speech and jerky eye movements, called nystagmus. Wilson's disease (a familial misplacement of copper in the brain) can cause tremor, especially if seen under 40, mercury poisoning, a toxic thyroid, and (by brain complications, liver failure (called liver flap). Some drugs, such as amphetamines (speed), antidepressants, bronchodilators (for asthma), and lithium (for bipolar disease). Alcohol dependence causes tremor (delirium tremens or DTs) and is relieved by more alcohol. Heightened emotion with increased adrenaline circulating can be experienced by anyone.

82. [10H] Essential Tremor There are over 15 kinds of tremor. essential tremor is the most common, essential tremor may arise from abnormal function of the olivocerebellar circuit http://www.web-books.com/MoBio/Free/Ch10HTremor.htm

Essential Tremor Chapter 10 A B C ... MoBio Tremor is defined as an involuntary, rhythmic oscillatory movement of a part or parts of the body. There are over 15 kinds of tremor . Essential tremor is the most common, about 10 to 20 times as prevalent as Parkinson's disease. It usually affects hands and head. Essential tremor may arise from abnormal function of the olivocerebellar circuit. The precise mechanism, however, is not clear. Associated genes Linkage analysis has mapped the gene to chromosome 3q13.1. However, the gene has not been identified. Linkage analysis has mapped the gene to chromosome 2p22-p25. It has not been identified yet. Another gene mapped to chromosome 4p could also be involved ( reference

83. BBC - Health - Ask The Doctor - Tremor - Essential Tremor A guide to essential tremors and how to keep them under control. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_the_doctor/tremor.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Essential tremor I've been diagnosed as having an essential tremor. Is there anything I can do to help it? Mandy Dr Rob Hicks responds This is a relatively common condition that tends to run in families and is therefore inherited. It's believed to occur because of a problem with the part of the brain that controls posture and movement. Everyone has a very fine tremor when they're awake, but in essential tremor this shaking is exaggerated under certain circumstances. Stress and anxiety will make the shaking worse, and so people find themselves in a catch 22 situation, where their worrying about the tremor actually compounds the problem. Anger, strenuous activity, caffeine and some prescribed medicines can make the shaking worse too. Essential tremor most commonly affects the upper limbs, but it may also affect the face and the trunk. It gets worse when someone adopts a posture, holding a glass or a spoon, for example. It also makes handwriting more untidy than it might usually be. The tremor isn't usually present at rest or when actually moving. Controlling the shaking Although the condition can't be cured, practising relaxation therapy to remain calm helps to reduce the shaking. Some people find that rather than trying to hold objects such as cups or glasses absolutely still, it helps to be moving the hand slightly, because this can bring the shaking under more control.

84. Healthfinder® — International Essential Tremor Foundation - ITF The International Tremor Foundation (ITF) is an international nonprofit organization; its priorities are patient services and education, public awareness of http://www.healthfinder.gov/orgs/HR2371.htm

Help Advanced Search News Library ... Organizations International Essential Tremor Foundation - ITF Organization URL(s) staff@essentialtremor.org www.essentialtremor.org/ Other Contact Information P.O. Box 14005 Lenexa, KS 66285-4005 888-387-3667 (Voice - Toll-free) 913-341-3880 (Voice) 913-341-1296 (FAX) Description The International Tremor Foundation (ITF) is an international nonprofit organization; its priorities are patient services and education, public awareness of tremor disorders, and support of research in tremor disorders. ITF has begun a program of educational symposia for patients and families. These take the format of experts addressing lay audiences in the field of tremor research and clinical care. Funds raised over operating costs are used to support neurologic research. Online Resources Physicians Who Specialize in Tremor http://www.essentialtremor.org/seeking_help/physicians.shtml#us Print Resources Serial publication: Newsletter (quarterly)written primarily for patient and family education, reports in layman's language recent advances in research, answers questions of general interest to members, and publishes members' suggestions. A booklet is available which helps to educate newly diagnosed patients and their families about the disease. Related Topics Tremor Review Date Wed Sep 15, 2004

85. Chronic Illness, Essential Tremor, Health Education I grew up with something odd called essential tremor (ET). One very precious thing that essential tremor has given me is a love of people for who they http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/jan.html

Hi there. My name is Janice, and though I am visibly different from other people, I am still happy. Figuring that you might want to know how I managed happiness in the face of my difference, I’d like to share my story with you. I grew up with something odd called essential tremor (ET). ET is a disorder that involves shaking, usually of the hands, though it can involve the head and neck, the face, jaw, tongue— why even the voice. Some people have the tremor in their trunk, while fewer have it in their legs and feet. What all this shaking has in common is that it is NOT caused by any other problemms like medications or any outside influence. It is strictly neurological. My dad has it, and so do I. Growing up with this brought me my fair share (and more) of pain and sadness, but, you know what, it brought me a lot of pride, too, and now a passion to make a positive difference to others who didn’t ask for ET, can’t get rid of it, and who are struggling to achieve happiness like I did. I lived the life of an only child in a sheltered and loving home. Starting school when I was only four, I took off to kindergarten that first day with both joy and fear. My mother came with me, of course, and, with butterflies in my stomach, I started this new adventure.

86. Benign Essential Tremor Syndrome Benign essential tremor syndrome. DESCRIPTION A fineto-coarse slow, rhythmic tremor, primarily affecting the hands, head and voice, with a frequency of http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP1014.html

Benign essential tremor syndrome DESCRIPTION: A fine-to-coarse slow, rhythmic tremor, primarily affecting the hands, head and voice, with a frequency of 4-12 times per second. Affected body part may be in movement or held in one position. The tremor may begin at any age, most often affects upper extremities and can be aggravated by anxiety, stress, fatigue and cold. Tends to increase with age; generally no disability; treatment often unnecessary. CAUSES: exact cause is unknown inherited as an autosomal dominant trait in about 50% of cases Synonyms: presenile tremor syndrome familial tremor ICD-9-CM: 333.1 benign and other specified forms of tremor Author(s): Mark R. Dambro, MD

87. Benign Essential Tremor Benign essential tremor is a neurologic movement disorder characterized by involuntary fine rhythmic tremor of a body part or parts, primarily the hands and http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/nord/nord140.htm

var hwPrint=1;var hwDocHWID="nord140";var hwDocTitle="Benign Essential Tremor";var hwRank="1";var hwSectionHWID="nord140-Header";var hwSource="en-caQ2_05";var hwDocType="Nord"; National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. Benign Essential Tremor Important It is possible that the main title of the report Benign Essential Tremor is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Presenile Tremor Syndrome Tremor, Familial Essential Tremor, Hereditary Benign Disorder Subdivisions None General Discussion Benign Essential Tremor is a neurologic movement disorder characterized by involuntary fine rhythmic tremor of a body part or parts, primarily the hands and arms (upper limbs). In many affected individuals, upper limb tremor may occur as an isolated finding. However, in others, tremor may gradually involve other anatomic regions, such as the head, voice, tongue, or roof of the mouth (palate), leading to difficulties articulating speech (dysarthria). Less commonly, tremor may affect muscles of the trunk or legs. In individuals with the condition, tremor tends to occur while voluntarily maintaining a fixed posture against gravity ("postural tremor") or while performing certain goal-directed movements ("kinetic intention tremor"). Although tremor is typically absent with resti.e., when the affected muscle is not voluntary activatedsome individuals with advanced disease may develop resting tremors.

88. Genetic Essential Tremor In {gamma}-aminobutyric AcidA Receptor {alpha}1 Subunit essential tremor is the most common movement disorder and has an unknown essential tremor worsens during movement, adding a kinetic component to the http://www.jci.org/cgi/content/full/115/3/774

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89. Log In Problems In 1817, James Parkinson differentiated essential tremor from that of other tremors, including parkinsonian tremor Table 1. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/461397_5

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90. BrainTalk Communities - Essential Tremors Online patient support groups for healthcare and neurology. http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/archive/index.php/f-135.html

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91. BrainTalk Communities - Essential Tremors Reload this Page essential tremors. User Name, Remember Me? Password Threads in Forum essential tremors, Forum Tools, Search this Forum. Announcement http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=135

92. Benign Essential Tremor Benign essential tremor is a neurologic movement disorder characterized by involuntary fine rhythmic http://webcenter.health.webmd.netscape.com/hw/brain_nervous_system/nord140.asp

var guid_source = ""; var guid_source_id = ""; //unused var encodedurl = ""; WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center XML News via RSS Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Health Tools Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map Health Topics Symptoms ... For a Complete Report Benign Essential Tremor Important It is possible that the main title of the report Benign Essential Tremor is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Presenile Tremor Syndrome Tremor, Familial Essential Tremor, Hereditary Benign Disorder Subdivisions None General Discussion Benign Essential Tremor is a neurologic movement disorder characterized by involuntary fine rhythmic tremor of a body part or parts, primarily the hands and arms (upper limbs). In many affected individuals, upper limb tremor may occur as an isolated finding. However, in others, tremor may gradually involve other anatomic regions, such as the head, voice, tongue, or roof of the mouth (palate), leading to difficulties articulating speech (dysarthria). Less commonly, tremor may affect muscles of the trunk or legs. In individuals with the condition, tremor tends to occur while voluntarily maintaining a fixed posture against gravity ("postural tremor") or while performing certain goal-directed movements ("kinetic intention tremor"). Although tremor is typically absent with resti.e., when the affected muscle is not voluntary activatedsome individuals with advanced disease may develop resting tremors.

93. Essential Tremor International. 72 affiliated groups. Founded 1989. Provides information and support for persons affected http://webcenter.health.webmd.netscape.com/hw/brain_nervous_system/shc29ess.asp

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94. CJNS - Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation For Essential Tremor: Recommendations For Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for essential tremor Recommendations for (DBS) for tremor control among individuals with essential tremor (ET). http://www.cjns.org/31augtoc/thalamic.html

Abstract Close Window Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Tremor: Recommendations for Long-Term Outcome Analysis J.D. Putzke, R.E. Wharen, Jr., A.A. Obwegeser, Z.K. Wszolek, J.A. Lucas, M.F. Turk, R.J. Uitti Abstract: Objectives: Determine the efficacy of thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) for tremor control among individuals with essential tremor (ET). Methods: A clinical series of 52 consecutive individuals undergoing placement of a DBS system for treatment of ET completed an unblinded battery of subjective and objective measures at postoperative intervals of one, three, and 12 months, and annually thereafter up to three years. The assessment battery included measures of tremor and activities of daily living. Results: Conclusion: Thalamic DBS is generally a well-tolerated and effective treatment for ET. Methodological and analytical recommendations are provided for the evaluation of long-term outcome. Objectif: Conclusion: Can. J. Neurol. Sci. 2004; 31: 333-342

95. Essential Tremors By Jim Boxley essential tremor (ET) is the most common form of tremor. Common types of tremor are resting, postural, task specific, Essential and Parkinson`s. http://all-about.typer.ys.pl/health/essential-tremors-548.htm

Essential Tremors by Jim Boxley [Back to menu] Have you ever seen people in public whose hand or hands shake?Have you thought to yourself, they must have Parkinson`s or maybe they had to much to drink? Sometimes you may even make fun of them or try not to be around them. Each day you get up and brush your teeth, button your shirt, tie your laces, and can hold a cup of coffee, but people with advance tremor can only do this with great difficulty. Most people with the disorder don`r even have a social life or go to great lengths to hide the shaking, they avoid holding anything or will use 2 hands,but most avoid doing anything that would draw attention to themselves. In public or around strangersmost will avoid eating and drinking until they can do it unobserved. Essential Tremor (ET) is the most common form of tremor. ET was called benign tremor but there is nothing benign about it. It is often mistaken for Parkinson`s, and can affect people of any age. This is being written to enlighten and inform people of the disorder. The disorder will usually get worse with age. Today there are more than 20 different kinds of tremor, so don`t be misdiagnosed.

96. Essential Tremor Associated With Increased Risk Of Dementia Miami Beach – People with essential tremor, a movement disorder that causes “This is the first study to suggest that essential tremor is associated with http://www.aan.com/press/press/index.cfm?fuseaction=release.view&release=259

97. Essential Tremor - Online Diagnosis. New Treatments, January 22, 2005 Online diagnosis of essential tremor based on the patient s symptoms. New Treatments, January 22, 2005. http://www.medical-library.org/journals/mddx/tremor/1_essential_tremor.htm

Online Medical Diagnosis The National Medical Society Essential Tremor - Online Diagnosis Online diagnosis of essential tremor based on the patient's symptoms. New Treatments, January 22, 2005. For how many weeks has the essential tremor been present? How old is the patient? Does the patient have fatigue Yes No Does the patient have weakness? Yes No Does the tremor occur only while the hand is at rest? Yes No Does the tremor occur only while the hand is moved? Yes No Does the tremor occur when the hand is in front of the body? Yes No Karen Williams, MD back to the library Online Diagnosis of Symptoms and Medical Diseases Online Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders Online Treatment Advisor and New Treatments ... Diagnosis by Disease This interactive medical program finds a diagnosis for essential tremor.

98. Search Result For "Essential Tremor" NOAH pages containing essential tremor . Displaying 15 of 13. Tremor Diagnosing the Condition; Recognising the Symptoms; Treatment; Tremor; Tremor Fact http://www.noah-health.org/search/results.php?lang=1&keyword=Essential Tremor&dt

99. FIRSTConsult - Sdfdsf FIRSTConsult, essential tremor (Medical Condition File). Published for medical students and primary healthcare providers by Elsevier. http://www.firstconsult.com/?action=view_article&id=1010367&type=101&bref=1

100. American Family Physician: Essential Tremor - Information From Your Family Docto Full text of the article, essential tremor Information from your family doctor from American Family Physician, a publication in the field of Health http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/is_8_68/ai_108993995

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