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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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Wall Street Futures Slip Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday as the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The airstrikes and military escalations, now in their fifth day, have raised concerns about disruptions to oil exports from the Middle East, pushing crude prices higher.  

Energy stocks saw gains in premarket trading, with Chevron and Exxon rising nearly 1% each, as oil prices remained elevated due to uncertainty in the region. Meanwhile, broader market indices struggled, with Dow E-minis down 269 points (0.63%), S&P 500 E-minis falling 37.25 points (0.62%), and Nasdaq 100 E-minis dropping 138.5 points (0.63%).  

Investors are also closely watching the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting, scheduled for Wednesday. The central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged, but traders are pricing in potential rate cuts later in the year.  

As geopolitical tensions persist, market participants are shifting toward safe-haven assets, with U.S. Treasury yields dipping across the curve. The uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict and its potential economic impact continues to drive volatility in global financial markets.

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