ReviewCureus2024
Essential Tremors: A Literature Review of Current Therapeutics.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Essential tremors (ETs) commonly manifest as involuntary shaking of the hands that disrupt daily activities. These tremors involve the central motor network of the cerebellum, thalamus, and cortical networks, leading to different clinical phenotypes. The goal of this review was to establish evidence-based recommendations for effective care and simplify decisions for those dealing with ET. For this narrative literature review, we conducted a thorough search using core keywords such as "essential tremor" and "therapy." From the 27 selected articles, relevant data were presented regarding pathophysiology, medications, and other treatment options, with necessary supplemental data such as side effects and use cases. This paper examines treatments for ET, including commonly prescribed medications such as propranolol and primidone; invasive treatments such as deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound thalamotomy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and some surgical methods; and non-invasive methods such as the neuromodulation technique of transcutaneous afferent patterned stimulation. Overall, this study presents a synthesized understanding of the currently available modalities for managing ETs. It is intended to guide care providers in choosing the best possible method to contain symptoms.
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