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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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Carney's Cabinet Convenes: A New Era Begins in Canadian Politics

 Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to hold his first meeting with his newly appointed cabinet this morning on Parliament Hill. This gathering marks the beginning of a new chapter in Canadian governance following a significant cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday.  

Carney's new team consists of 28 full ministers and 10 secretaries of state, with half of the ministers being new to the front bench. The prime minister has emphasized a balance between fresh perspectives and experienced leadership as his government prepares to move forward with "urgency and determination".  

Among the key priorities outlined by Carney are strengthening Canada-U.S. relations, building a unified Canadian economy, and advancing nation-building investments to position Canada as a leading force in the G7.  

Parliament is set to resume on May 26, with Carney promising swift action on his government's commitments. As his cabinet convenes for the first time, all eyes will be on how this new team navigates the challenges ahead.

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