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Hong Kong Hospital Launches First MRgFUS Treatment for Parkinson's

3/23/2026

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Tuen Mun Hospital in Hong Kong carried out the region's first MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) treatment for Parkinson's with severe tremors.
The non-invasive, MRI-guided procedure targets brain tissue without incisions.
Dr. Jason Ho Man-kit stated the three-hour MRgFUS procedure yields immediate results.
The hospital plans to offer MRgFUS to 40 patients over two years as part of ongoing research.

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Tuen Mun Hospital in Hong Kong carried out the region's first MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) treatment for Parkinson's with severe tremors.
The non-invasive, MRI-guided procedure targets brain tissue without incisions.
Dr. Jason Ho Man-kit stated the three-hour MRgFUS procedure yields immediate results.
The hospital plans to offer MRgFUS to 40 patients over two years as part of ongoing research.