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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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Gaza Hospital Devastation: Aftermath of Conflict


In the wake of Israeli forces withdrawing from Gaza City, the extent of the destruction has become painfully apparent. Al-Shifa Hospital, once a bustling medical facility, now lies in ruins. The Israeli military’s operation, which lasted two weeks, has been met with conflicting reports regarding the presence of armed fighters within the hospital’s walls. While the military claims to have neutralized numerous combatants, hospital staff and Hamas officials firmly deny these assertions.

The damage to Al-Shifa Hospital is a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict. Amidst the rubble, residents of Gaza City are left to piece together their lives, grappling with the loss of a critical healthcare institution. The international community watches on, as the debate over the legitimacy of military actions and the protection of non-combatant zones continues to rage.

This tragic event underscores the urgent need for sustained peace efforts and the protection of civilian infrastructure in conflict zones.

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