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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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Bloc Québécois Initiates Talks to Topple Liberal Government After Missed Deadline

 

The Bloc Québécois is poised to initiate discussions with other political parties to bring down the minority Liberal government. This move comes after the Liberals failed to meet a crucial deadline to pass two key bills. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet had set the deadline last month, warning that failure to comply would lead to serious political consequences.

The two bills in question are pivotal for the Bloc, with one focusing on safeguarding supply management in trade negotiations. Despite having government support, this bill is still under Senate review. The Bloc’s decision to proceed with talks signals a significant escalation in political tensions, potentially leading to a vote of no confidence and triggering an election.

Blanchet’s firm stance underscores the Bloc’s commitment to its legislative priorities and its readiness to challenge the Liberal government’s stability. As discussions begin, the political landscape in Ottawa is set for a period of heightened uncertainty and strategic maneuvering.

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