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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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Stock Market Rebounds After 3-Day Rout: Tech Stocks Lead the Way

US stocks are poised for a rebound after a three-day rout that wiped out a significant portion of this year’s gains. Here are the key highlights:

  • Futures Surge: Futures tied to the S&P 500 (ES=F) are up 0.9%, while Nasdaq futures (NQ=F) rose 1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) also climbed 0.8%.

  • Monday’s Plunge: Stocks suffered heavy losses on Monday due to fresh concerns about the US economy and labor market. The S&P 500 had its worst day since 2022, capping its worst start to any month since 2002.

  • Early Signs of Recovery: Despite the recent volatility, early signs point to a recovery. Major tech stocks, including Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Microsoft (MSFT), and Meta (META), are showing gains today.

  • Cryptocurrencies Bounce Back: Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is up 7%, crossing the $55,000 level again.

  • Fed Pressure: The Federal Reserve remains a key factor. Traders expect a 50-basis-point rate cut at the next meeting.

The coming days will provide crucial signals for the market’s direction. 

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