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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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Starmer’s Immigration Overhaul: A Political Gamble Amid Farage’s Rise


Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a sweeping set of immigration reforms, pledging a significant reduction in net migration over the next four years. His move comes amid mounting pressure from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, which has gained traction following record-high immigration numbers in recent years.

Starmer’s plan includes stricter English-language requirements for immigrants, tougher residency rules, and restrictions on companies hiring from abroad. Automatic citizenship will now require ten years of residency instead of five, and skilled worker visas will be limited to graduate-level applicants. The Prime Minister insists that these measures will curb migration while maintaining social cohesion, rejecting claims that tighter immigration rules could harm the economy.

Despite Starmer’s assurances, critics argue that his rhetoric risks fueling far-right sentiments. Refugee charity Care4Calais has accused him of using “dangerous language” that could incite racial tensions. Meanwhile, business leaders warn that restricting foreign workers could exacerbate labor shortages in key sectors.

With Reform UK gaining momentum in local elections, Starmer’s immigration stance reflects a strategic shift to address voter concerns. However, whether his policies will satisfy both economic needs and public sentiment remains to be seen.

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