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No. 4
Anxiety and Tremor by Stephen J. Peroutka, M.D., Ph.D. (1989, Vol. I, #2)
Dr. Peroutka discusses the possible psychological causes of stress-induced increases in the severity of tremors.
No. 64
Biofeedback With Essential Tremor by Craig Schreiter, OTR, LCSW (1998, Vol. X, #4)
This article provides an explanation of biofeedback, what to expect during treatment and how to identify an appropriate therapist.
No. 10
Dental Care for the Patient With ET by Ruth B. Paulson, D.D.S. (1994, Vol. VI, #2)
How to accomplish good oral hygiene when bothered by a head or hand tremor.
No. 89
Don't be Embarrassed by Essential Tremors. There Are Ways to Cope by Laura Barclay (2001)
Discusses strategies for coping with ET.
No. 14
Emotional Aspects of Essential Tremor by George W. Paulson (1995, Vol. VII, #1)
Social embarrassment, uncertainty, anger, anxiety, shame and fear are common emotions experienced by ET patients.
No. 72
Exercise For Relaxation: Improve Life's Quality by Mona Reeva, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW, Diplomate and Doris Campbell, B.S., LMT (1999, Vol. XI, #4)
Relaxing is a key to good health and it is essential to help reduce any tremor that a person may experience. Dr. Reeva and Ms. Campbell provide a step by step guideline to relaxation.
No. 20
Functional Disability With Essential Tremor by William C. Koller, M.D., Ph.D. (1990, Vol. II, #1)
The abilities of ET patients to function in activities of daily living.
No. 87
Get the Most from Your Health Care Team by Family Care America (2001)
Discusses the bestway to interact with your health care provider to obtain the most successful results.
No. 36
Psychosocial Aspects of Tremor by Glenn T. Stebbins, Ph.D. (1993, Vol. V, #3)
Practical approaches to coping with ET.
No. 40
Tremors and Stress by Mark Hallett, M.D. (1994, Vol. VI, #3)
How stress can temporarily worsen tremor.
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No. 88
Adverse Effects and Drug Interactions of Herbal Remedies by Michael Davis, M.D. (2001)
Discusses adverse effects and drug interactions of herbal remedies.
No. 6
Can a Child Have ET? by George W. Paulson, M.D. (1991, Vol. III, #2)
The answer to this question is yes with an explanation of our current knowledge.
No. 9
Classification of Essential Tremor by Richard M. Dubinsky, M.D. (1989, Vol. I, #2)
Dr. Dubinsky explains the four classifications of ET.
No. 11
Diagnosis of Essential Tremor by Drs. William C. Koller and Mitchell F. Brin (1989, Vol. II, #3)
Explanations of the tests administered to exclude a variety of tremor-causing disorders to make a more positive diagnosis.
No. 16
Essential Tremor by Leslie J. Findley, M.D., F.R.C.P. (1988, Vol. I, #1)
A comprehensive look at the disorder known as ET.
No. 77
Essential Tremor by George W. Paulson, M.D. (2000, Vol. XII, #1)
A discussion on the feeling of internal tremor in patients with ET and PD.
No. 63
Essential Tremor and Aging by Roger Elble, M.D. (1998, Vol. X, #4)
Do people shake more when they grow older or is it due to symptoms of neurological disease? An explanation as to why tremor may not necessarily represent the normal aging process.
No. 17
Essential Tremor: Disease or Syndrome? A Personal View by Roger C. Duvoisin, M.D. (1991, Vol. III, #4)
Is ET a single condition or a syndrome comprising several different conditions?
No. 32
ET and Pregnancy by Kathleen M. Shannon, M.D. (1994, Vol. VI, #3)
Should pregnancy be avoided because of ET or the drugs used to control the tremors? Dr. Shannon explains.
No. 19
Examination of the Patient With Tremors by Jean P. Hubble, M.D. (1990, Vol. II, #1)
The tests administered and the questions asked by the physician prior to the diagnosis of ET.
No. 90
The Hardest Challenge: Getting a Family Member to Accept Help by Family Care America (2001)
Discusses reasons people who have ET resist accepting help.
No. 66
Head and Voice Tremor in Women by Jean P. Hubble, M.D. (1998, Vol. X, #4)
This article explores the possibility that age, duration of the tremor disorder, or gender might predict the clinical expression of ET including affected body region.
No. 51
Hereditary Essential Tremor by Drs. Peter G. Bain and Leslie J. Findley (1996, Vol. VIII, #1)
Explains the concept that hereditary ET could be familial, be present in adolescence and persist throughout life, plus more.
No. 45
The History of Tremor by Jean P. Hubble, M.D. (1993, Vol. V, #4)
Dr. Hubble discusses the history of tremor.
No. 86
How is Parkinson's Disease Different from Essential Tremor? by Abraham Lieberman, M.D. (2001)
This article explains the potential benefits and risks associated with taking a new and/or experimental drug. A reasonable alternative form of therapy is the legal right of every patient.
No. 23
Informed Consent by Harold L. Klawans, M.D. (1994, Vol. VI, #2)
This article explains the potential benefits and risks associated with taking a new and/or experimental drug. A reasonable alternative form of therapy is the legal right of every patient.
No. 85
Is Everything that Trembles Parkinson's Disease? by Abraham Lieberman, M.D. (2001)
Explains that all tremor is not Parkinson's disease, that ET is the most common cause of tremor.
No. 25
Living With ET and Its Treatments by George W. Paulson, M.D. (1988, Vol. I, #1)
The benefits of known drugs and their side effects.
No. 81
Methods of Assessing Tremor in Clinical Trials and Everyday Clinical Practice by Rodger J. Elble, M.D., Ph.D. (2000)
Discusses tremor rating scales, measurement techniques and assessment tools.
No. 52
Misdiagnosis and Its Ramifications by Oscar S. Gershanik, M.D. (1996, Vol. VIII, #4)
Relates the story of a patient who suffered misdiagnoses in illustration of the consequences this mistake implies.
No. 18
The Natural History of ET by Rodger J. Elble, M.D., Ph.D. (1993, Vol. V, #3)
Current theories for why one persons tremors are more severe than those seen in relatives.
No. 84
Patient Straties for Good Outcomes by Patricia Foote, Medical Journeys Network (2001, reprinted with permission from "How Are You? Manage Your Own Medical Journey")
Explains that the quality of your health care depends as much on the individual as on the physician.
No. 35
The Probability of Developing ET by Alan B. Cantor, M.D. (1989, Vol. 1, #2)
A discussion about the odds of a person developing ET.
No. 39
Shingles and Essential Tremor by George W. Paulson, M.D. (1995, Vol. VII, #3)
Describes the relationship between ET and shingles.
No. 8
Three Steps To Choosing a Doctor by Margaret M. Hoehn, M.D. (1995, Vol. VII, #1)
Finding an expert isn't easy so Dr. Hoehn offers guidelines that can help you choose one with the necessary training and experience.
No. 75
Towards A Definition Of Essential Tremor by Shamaila Waseem, M.D. and Katrina Gwinn-Hardy, M.D. (1999, Vol. XI, #4)
This article discusses the genetic research issues of ET.
No. 44
Tremor Analysis by Seth Pullman, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C) (1991, Vol. III, #3)
How physicians differentiate among the various tremor disorders for the purpose of providing proper therapy.
No. 83
Where Should Care Take Place? by Michael Smith, www.FamilyCareAmerica.com (2000, reprinted with permission)
Discusses the best housing situation for your loved one.
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No. 1
Adrenergic Receptor Blocking Agents and ET by George W. Paulson, M.D. (1991, Vol. III, #4)
This articles reviews the medication Inderal® (propranolol) and other similar agents.
No. 2
Adverse Drug Reactions by William C. Koller, M.D., Ph.D. (1992, Vol. IV, #4)
Possible side effects of known anti-tremor medications.
No. 3
Alcohol, Alcoholism and ET by William C. Koller, M.D., Ph.D. (1989 Vol. I, #2)
Dr. Koller discusses the use of alcohol and the possible long-term effects.
No. 61
Botulinum Toxin: Overview and Use in Tremor Disorders by Charles H. Adler, M.D., Ph.D. (1998, Vol. X, #4)
Detailed explanation in the use of Botulinum Toxin for the treatment of tremor.
No. 74
Deep Brain Stimulation For Essential Tremor by Jean Pintar Hubble, M.D. (1999, Vol. XI, #4)
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been studied for the use in the treatment of essential tremor for several years. Dr. Hubble provides an extensive review of the procedure and its role in the treatment of ET.
No. 12
Drug Profile: Propranolol by Drs. Felix Bokstein and Amos D. Korczyn (1994, Vol. VI, #1)
The pros and cons to using propranolol.
No. 13
Drugs and Essential Tremor by Harold L. Klawans, M.D. (1993, Vol. V, #4)
What we do and don't know about the various medications commonly used to treat ET.
No. 76
Effects of Diet on the Brain and Nervous System by Anna M. Bailey, R.D. (2000, Vol. XII, #1)
Ms. Bailey describes the many effects that proper nutrition has on the brain and nervous system.
No. 68
Effects of Other Illnesses and Drugs on Essential Tremor by Anthony E. Lang, M.D., F.R.C.P.C. (1999, Vol. XI, #1)
Dr. Lang describes the negative effects that some drugs and illnesses have on individuals who suffer from ET.
No. 30
Positron Emission Tomography: A New Technique for Studying Tremor by David J. Brooks, M.D. (1992, Vol. IV, #3)
The PET scan: A useful tool in the study of tremor disorders.
No. 80
Stress Management: Tips for Shakers by Kay Cooper, M.A. (2000)
Discusses various stress-reduction techniques.
No. 79
Surgical Approaches to the Management of Patients with Tremor by Peter Bain, M.D. (2000)
Reviews selection criteria and risks of surgery.
No. 38
The Search for New Drugs: The Patient's Role by Amos D.Korczyn, M.D. (1994, Vol. VI, #4)
Why patients can be sources of information on the uses of drugs.
No. 82
Topiramate and Essential Tremor by Jean P. Hubble, M.D. (2000)
Discusses a limited study of the drug topiramate in ET patients and its possible use to reduce tremor severity.
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No. 5
Atypical or Unusual Tremor Disorders by Anthony E. Lang, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C) (1991, Vol. III, #1)
Descriptions of the various tremor disorders known and how each is manifested in patients.
No. 7
Cerebellar Tremor by Drs. Eduardo S. Tolosa and C. Marin (1992, Vol. IV, #3)
This article discusses the diseases of the cerebellum or its connections; the most common of which is MS. An explanation of some of the causes and treatments that are being tested is provided.
No. 60
Dystonic Tremor by Christopher F. O'Brien, M.D. (1998, Vol. X, #4)
Dr. O'Brien reviews the diagnosis and treatment of the various types of dystonic tremor.
No. 70
The Feeling of Shaking by Mark Hallett, M.D. (1999, Vol. XI, #3)
Dr. Hallett reports on a survey that was done to reveal how common it was for persons to report a feeling of shaking.
No. 24
Leg Tremors versus Restless Legs Syndrome by Joseph Jankovic, M.D. (1995, Vol. VII, #4)
When is a leg tremor not just a symptom of ET, but a distinctly different disorder?
No. 73
Orthostatic Tremor by Daniel Tarsy, M.D. (1999, Vol. XI, #4)
Orthostatic tremor is relatively rare and a typically misunderstood condition. Dr. Tarsy explains the complexity of the condition.
No. 27
Orthostatic Tremor by Oscar S. Gershanik, M.D. (1989, Vol. I, #5)
Cramp-like sensations, postural instability and falling, as originally described by Dr. Heilman in 1984.
No. 69
Orthostatic Tremor by Hubert H. Fernandez, M.D. (1999, Vol XI, #3)
Orthostatic tremor is discussed in depth and compared to typical ET.
No. 29
Physiologic Tremor by Rodger J. Elble, M.D., Ph.D. (1989, Vol. I, #4)
How it can be exacerbated; how it can affect ones life; how it can be treated.
No. 31
Post-Traumatic Tremors by Drs. Francisco E.C. Cardoso and Joseph Jankovic (1991, Vol. III, #3)
An explanation is provided for the appearance of tremors that occur as a consequence of trauma.
No. 34
Primary Writing Tremors by Mark Hallett, M.D. (1989, Vol. I, #5)
Tremors affect the ability to write clearly yet no other area of the body is affected.
No. 62
Psychogenic Tremor by Anthony E. Lang, M.D., FRCPC (1998, Vol. X, #4)
An explanation of psychogenic tremor and the difficulties associated with the diagnosis and treatment.
No. 41
Task Specific Tremors by Peter Bain, M.D. (1993, Vol. V, #3)
Tremors occurring during the performance of precise activities such as writing, playing a musical instrument or using a screwdriver.
No. 46
Tremor and Other Movement Disorders by Peter A. LeWitt, M.D. (1990, Vol. II, #3)
An explanation of the need for careful observation and testing due to the range of disorders in which tremor is a symptom.
No. 47
Tremor and Myoclonus by Mark Hallett, M.D. (1992, Vol. IV, #1)
A review of the varieties of both tremor and myoclonus and their relationship to one another.
No. 43
Tremor of Psychiatric Origin by Stewart A. Factor, D.O. (1992, Vol. IV, #2)
Dr. Factor provides suggestions for diagnosis and treatment.
No. 48
Truncal Tremors by Drs. Eduardo S. Tolosa and Pilar Sanz (1995, Vol. VII, #2)
When the midline paravertebral and abdominal muscles shake.
No. 55
Voice Tremor by Christy L. Ludlow, Ph.D. (1997, Vol. IX, #4)
Dr. Ludlow discusses the types of voice tremor and some suggested treatments.
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No. 59
Clinical Trials by Ira Shoulson, M.D. (First published in the UPF newsletter #1, Part 1, 1987)
Dr. Shoulson explains the history, definition, regulatory guidelines, rationale, design, subject population and participation as well as the informed consent in an effort to inform members about participation in clinical trials.
No. 58
The Drug Development and Approval Process by Bertram A. Spilker, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, PHRMA (1998, Vol. XI, #2)
Dr. Spilker provides a concise description of the drug development program and the FDA approval process.
No. 15
Epidemiology of Essential Tremor by Ali H. Rajput, M.D., B.S., F.R.C.P. (1993, Vol. V, #1)
How many people actually have ET? Dr. Rajput explains the "numbers" involved in ET.
No. 67
Epidemiology of Essential Tremor: An Update by A.H. Rajput, M.D. and Michele L. Rajput, Neuroepidemiologist (1999, Vol. XI, #1)
Dr. Rajput discusses the prevalence rate, gender, race, family history, genetics and quality of life issues for those who have been diagnosed with essential tremor.
No. 21
Genetic Concepts and ET by Mitchell F. Brin, M.D. (1990, Vol. II, #3)
Current theories regarding the genetics of ET.
No. 53
Genetic Research: Poised on the Threshold of Discovery – A Ray of Hope on the Horizon by Deborah deLeon, M.S., C-GC (1996, Vol. VIII, #4)
Brief overview of genetic studies and how ITF members can help.
No. 71
Genetics of Essential Tremor by Joseph Jankovic, M.D. (1999, Vol XI, #3)
Dr. Jankovic discusses what is genetically "known" about essential tremor.
No. 22
Human Genome Project by Ntinos C. Myrianthopoulos, Ph.D. (1992, Vol. IV, #4)
This article discusses the Human Genome Project and its usefulness to scientists working to help people with genetic disorders.
No. 54
Human Genome Project (Revisited) by Ntinos C. Myrianthopoulos, Ph.D. (1996, Vol. VIII, #4)
This is an update article that reviews the Human Genome Project and its accomplishments to date.
No. 37
Is ET a Risk Factor for the Development of Parkinson's Disease? by C. Warren Olanow, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C) (1994, Vol. VI, #4)
Both sides of this controversy are explored.
No. 65
Localization of Genes for Essential Tremor by Daniel B. Mirel, Ph.D. and Kirk C. Wilhelmsen, M.D., Ph.D. (1998, Vol. X, #4)
This report represents the progress of research into the genetic components of essential tremor (research that was funded in part by a grant from the International Tremor Foundation during 1997-1998).
No. 28
The Pathology of Essential Tremor by Ali H. Rajput, M.D., B.S., F.R.C.P. (1992, Vol. IV, #1)
Dr. Rajput discusses the utilization of post-mortem exams and the benefit of the research for future generations.
No. 33
The Prevalence of ET by Joseph Jankovic, M.D. (1989, Vol. I, #4)
Methods used to determine the current statistics.
No. 42
Toxins and Tremor by Anthony E. Lang, M.D., F.R.C.P. (C) (1992, Vol. IV, #4)
Why and which toxins are being investigated as a possible cause(s) of ET.
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No. 92
Children with Essential Tremor: A Guide for Parents and Other Caring Adults (11 pages) (2002)
Provides suggestions for helping children cope with ET.
No. 49
Essential Tremor: A Patient Information Handbook (11 pages) (2001)
Helps readers understand essential tremor, explains what we know about ET, and offers advice on how readers can help themselves and others with ET.
No. 93
Essential Tremor: A Patient Information Handbook, (en Español) (11 pages) (2001)
Helps readers understand essential tremor, explains what we know about ET and offers advice on how readers can help themselves and others with ET.
No. 56
Coping with Tremor (14 pages) (Rev. 2002)
Lists coping tricks IETF members use to cope with tremor in their daily lives.
No. 50
Facts on Surgical Alternatives – An Update (19 pages) (2000)
Discusses modern stereotactic thalamotomy, deep brain stimulation (Activa™ Tremor Control Therapy) and gamma knife thalamotomy for ET patients.
No. 57
Glossary of Terms (21 pages) (2000)
Contains terminology and explanations of terms most often used by health care professionals.
No. 91
Tremor Disorders in Children: A Clinical Discussion (11 pages) (2002)
Contains information physicians can use to diagnose tremor in children.
