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MRI-guided focused ultrasound is a cuttingedge technology that allows us to reach targets deep within the brain without making an incision. Currently, it is most effective in treating tremor, a debilitating shaking of the hands which prevents many activities of daily life, such as writing or eating. We can disrupt the abnormal brain activity that causes tremor and fine-tune the target to achieve maximum benefit. That ability to “test drive” the treatment before making any permanent changes is what makes this technology different, safer and often more effective.

Miami Neuroscience Institute, in conjunction with Miami Cancer Institute, is also working on using the technology to “open up” the normal barriers to delivering medications to the brain. This will allow future cancer treatments to reach the brain more effectively, with a goal of reducing the need for traditional brain tumor surgery.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our donors, we can provide our patients with these innovative treatments.