‘Outer space science’ procedure has rejuvenated over 700 lives

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After having her head shaved by nurses at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, patient Catherine Klie’s right hand shook as she tried to trace spiral circles and straight lines with a marker.

It didn’t look good, with scribbly markings on the test paper.

Tremors run in her family and began affecting her in her 20s. The hereditary condition has impacted the 78-year-old’s life and stopped her from performing small routine activities most people take for granted…

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