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Nerve Block Therapy Offers Hope for Migraine Sufferers

                           Calgary neurologist Dr. Serena Orr injecting a patient to help treat migraines.  Researchers in Calgary are spotlighting a promising treatment for people living with severe migraines: occipital nerve blocks . This approach involves injecting a small amount of anesthetic near the occipital nerves at the back of the head, which can interrupt pain signals and provide rapid relief. Neurologist Dr. Serena Orr of the University of Calgary has been at the forefront of this research, recommending updates to the American Headache Society’s guidelines for emergency departments. The new recommendations encourage doctors to consider nerve blocks as a frontline option for patients arriving with debilitating migraine attacks. Patients who have received the treatment report significant improvement. Some describe it as the first time they’ve been able to escape the crushing pain, nausea,...

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Red Sea Crisis: Civilian Ship Crew Evacuated After Fatal Houthi Attack

 

In a tragic turn of events, the Red Sea has witnessed its first civilian casualties due to the escalating Houthi attacks. A commercial vessel, targeted by a missile, resulted in the death of three crew members, prompting an urgent evacuation by the Indian Navy. The attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict, underscoring the dangers faced by civilian seafarers in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.

The vessel, identified as the Barbados-flagged True Confidence, was operating about 50 nautical miles off the port of Aden when it was struck. The Indian Navy’s swift action ensured the safety of the remaining crew, who were taken to a hospital in Djibouti. The international community has expressed outrage over the attack, calling for immediate action to protect innocent lives and maintain the security of critical maritime routes.

This incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of commercial shipping in the region and the potential impact on global trade. With the Houthis continuing their campaign, the call for decisive measures to safeguard seafarers and ensure the free flow of commerce has never been more urgent.

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