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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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Tragedy at Sea: Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Canary Islands, Claiming Seven Lives

At least seven people—four women and three girls—lost their lives when a migrant boat capsized while arriving at a port in Spain’s Canary Islands on Wednesday. The vessel, carrying over 100 people, tipped over as rescuers attempted to remove minors upon its arrival at El Hierro island. 

Spain’s maritime rescue service reported that the movement of passengers caused the boat to overturn, throwing its occupants into the water. Emergency responders, including Spanish rescuers and Red Cross personnel, rushed to pull survivors from the sea. A rescue diver recovered one of the young victims. 

The Canary Islands have long been a perilous gateway for migrants seeking refuge in Europe. Thousands risk their lives on overcrowded and fragile boats, often departing from West African nations such as Mali, Senegal, and Morocco. Last year, nearly 47,000 migrants successfully reached the archipelago, surpassing previous records. 

This latest tragedy underscores the dangers of the Atlantic migration route, where unpredictable weather and treacherous waters continue to claim lives. Authorities and humanitarian organizations remain committed to providing aid and support to those undertaking these perilous journeys.

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