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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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U.S. Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs, Casting Doubt on U.K. Trade Deal

A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade has blocked former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, raising concerns about the future of the U.K.-U.S. trade deal. The court determined that Trump exceeded his authority when imposing the tariffs, which were originally justified under emergency economic measures.

The U.K. had negotiated a trade agreement with the U.S. to mitigate the impact of these tariffs, particularly on industries such as steel, aluminum, and automotive exports. However, with the court’s decision effectively nullifying many of Trump’s tariff policies, questions arise about whether the U.K. will still benefit from the deal or if renegotiations will be necessary.

While the ruling provides relief for businesses affected by the tariffs, uncertainty remains as the White House has vowed to appeal the decision. Trade experts suggest that ongoing negotiations between the U.K. and the U.S. could be disrupted, as the legal landscape surrounding tariffs continues to evolve.

For now, British exporters and policymakers will be closely watching the developments, assessing how this ruling might reshape trade relations between the two nations.

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