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Here it goes Ervin: What is ActivaŽ Tremor Control Therapy? Activa Tremor Control Therapy is the first completely new treatment approach to controlling tremor in 30 years. Activa Therapy is delivered by an implanted medical device, similar to a cardiac pacemaker, that uses mild electrical stimulation to block the brain signals that cause tremor. The Activa Tremor Control System stimulates targeted cells in the thalamus - the brain's message relay center-via electrodes that are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a neurostimulator implanted near the collarbone. The electrical stimulation can be non-invasively adjusted to meet each patient's needs. Who is a candidate for this therapy? In the United States, Activa Tremor Control Therapy is indicated for people whose drugs are ineffective for controlling their disabling tremor due to Essential Tremor or Parkinson's disease. All patient factors are taken into consideration by a doctor before a determination is made. In the U.S., the therapy has been cleared for market release for unilateral (one side) implant for tremor in an upper extremity. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ervin McCarthy" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 4:13 PM Subject: Activa Has anyone on the list had knowledge of the Activa Tremor System? [log in to unmask]