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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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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Two Cuts Ahead in 2025



The U.S. Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will keep interest rates unchanged, maintaining its benchmark range at 4.25% to 4.5% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Despite concerns over inflation and slower economic growth, officials reaffirmed their expectation of two rate cuts later this year, with projections indicating a year-end rate of **3.9%.  

The Fed's latest forecast suggests inflation will rise to 3% by the end of 2025, up from the 2.7% projected in March. Additionally, the unemployment rate is expected to reach 4.5%, slightly above the previous estimate of 4.4%. Economic growth projections have also been revised downward, with GDP now expected to expand by 1.4%, compared to the earlier forecast of 1.7%.  

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the central bank's cautious approach, stating that while inflation remains a concern, the Fed is committed to balancing economic stability with necessary policy adjustments. The decision comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding global trade policies and geopolitical tensions, which continue to impact financial markets.  

With two rate cuts still anticipated before the end of the year, investors and businesses will closely monitor upcoming Fed meetings for further guidance on monetary policy shifts.

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