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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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US, Colombia Reach Agreement on Deportations; Tariffs and Sanctions Suspended

 

The United States and Colombia have reached a significant agreement regarding deportations, averting a potential trade war. The White House announced on Sunday that Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants on U.S. military aircraft, reversing its earlier refusal. In response, the U.S. has decided to hold off on imposing threatened tariffs and sanctions.

President Donald Trump had initially threatened 25% tariffs on Colombian goods and other sanctions after Colombia declined to accept deportation flights. However, Colombian President Gustavo Petro agreed to accept the migrants, ensuring that the tariffs and sanctions will remain on hold.

Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo stated, "We have overcome the impasse with the U.S. government. The Colombian government has also prepared the presidential plane to facilitate the return of deported Colombians.

The agreement highlights the importance of cooperation between the two nations, with Colombia being the third-largest U.S. trading partner in Latin America. The U.S. is Colombia's largest trading partner, with a significant trade relationship established by a 2006 free trade agreement.

The White House emphasized that this agreement demonstrates America's respected position on the global stage and expects other nations to cooperate in accepting deported citizens.




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