Charlottesville Daily Progress UVA study: Focused ultrasound's benefits extend to quality of life, mood Focused ultrasound can not only treat tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease, but it also improves the quality of life, mood and cognitive ability of people with Parkinson’s, according to a new UVA study. https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/uva/uva-study-focused-ultrasound-s-benefits-extend-to-quality-of/article_f023ca46-e619-11e8-a644-4323ee2c7085.html