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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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Fragile Diplomacy: Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Proposal, Hamas Hesitates

 

In a significant development, Israel has accepted a U.S.-brokered proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing conflict. The White House confirmed that Israeli officials have backed the plan, which aims to halt hostilities and facilitate humanitarian aid. 

However, Hamas has responded with caution, stating that it is reviewing the proposal to ensure it aligns with the interests of the Palestinian people and leads to a permanent ceasefire. The militant group has long demanded a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a lasting truce, conditions that remain points of contention in negotiations.

The ceasefire proposal reportedly includes a 60-day pause in fighting, during which Hamas would release 10 living hostages and several deceased individuals in exchange for over 1,100 Palestinian prisoners. Additionally, humanitarian aid would be allowed into Gaza, addressing the worsening crisis in the region.

Despite the diplomatic progress, tensions remain high. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Israel will not end the war until all hostages are freed and Hamas is dismantled. Meanwhile, Hamas continues to push for broader concessions, including governance changes in Gaza.

As both sides weigh their options, the world watches closely, hoping that this temporary ceasefire could pave the way for a more lasting resolution to the conflict.


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