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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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Canada's 2025 Federal Election: A Nation at a Crossroads

As Canadians prepare to cast their votes in the 2025 federal election, the political landscape is charged with anticipation. The race for the next Prime Minister has narrowed to two frontrunners: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal leader Mark Carney. Poilievre has emerged as the preferred choice for 68% of respondents in recent polls, while Carney trails with 29%. Other candidates, including NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet, have struggled to gain significant traction.

Key issues shaping voter decisions include affordability, housing, healthcare, and Canada's strained relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump. Trump's trade policies and sovereignty threats have heightened concerns about Canada's economic independence. Both Poilievre and Carney have pledged to address these challenges, with Carney proposing strategic funds to support affected industries and Poilievre emphasizing natural resource development.

This election is not just about choosing a leader; it's about defining Canada's future in the face of domestic and international pressures. Canadians are weighing their options carefully, knowing the stakes are higher than ever.

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