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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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U.S. Increases Military Presence in the Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

 

The Pentagon has announced a significant boost in the U.S. military presence in the Middle East. This move includes deploying a fighter jet squadron and maintaining an aircraft carrier in the region. The decision comes as part of President Joe Biden’s commitment to bolster American defenses and support allies in the face of escalating tensions.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed that additional ballistic missile defense-capable cruisers and destroyers will also be sent to the Middle East and Europe. This strategic shift aims to protect U.S. troops and allies, particularly Israel, from potential threats posed by Iran and its proxies.

The deployment follows recent violent incidents, including attacks by Israel on Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, which have heightened regional instability. The U.S. aims to deter further aggression and ensure the safety of its forces and allies.

This move underscores the U.S.'s ongoing commitment to maintaining stability and security in the Middle East, amidst a complex and volatile geopolitical landscape.


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