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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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Poilievre's Leadership Under Scrutiny: Conservative Party Faces Critical Decision

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre may soon face a leadership review, with discussions emerging about the party's direction following the recent federal election. Under party rules, Poilievre is subject to a review at the next Conservative convention, though the exact date remains undecided. 

Despite losing his Ottawa-area seat of Carleton, Poilievre has maintained confidence in his leadership, pointing to the party’s overall gains in votes and seats. However, some within the party have raised concerns about the campaign’s messaging and strategy, fueling speculation about potential challenges to his leadership. 

Poilievre is currently preparing to run in a byelection in Alberta’s Battle River-Crowfoot riding, a move designed to bring him back into the House of Commons. Meanwhile, Conservative MPs are weighing their options, with many publicly supporting Poilievre while others push for a reassessment of the party’s future. 

As the Conservative Party navigates this critical juncture, the leadership review could prove pivotal in shaping its trajectory ahead of the next federal election.

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