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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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NATO Chief Urges Major Defense Expansion Amid Rising Threats


NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called for a 400% increase in air and missile defenses to counter growing threats from Russia. Speaking in London ahead of a NATO summit in the Netherlands, Rutte emphasized the need for a "quantum leap in our collective defense" to ensure the alliance's security.

The proposed expansion includes thousands of additional armored vehicles and millions of artillery shells, reinforcing NATO’s ability to deter aggression. Rutte highlighted the lessons learned from Russia’s actions in Ukraine, stating, "We see in Ukraine how Russia delivers terror from above, so we will strengthen the shield that protects our skies".

The upcoming NATO summit is expected to address defense spending targets, with Rutte advocating for 3.5% of GDP to be allocated to military spending and an additional 1.5% for defense-related infrastructure. This proposal aligns with demands from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged NATO members to commit 5% of GDP to defense.

With 22 out of 32 NATO members already meeting the current 2% spending target, the alliance is poised for a significant shift in its defense strategy. The summit in The Hague on June 24-25 will likely determine the future trajectory of NATO’s military preparedness.

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