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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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Tensions Rise as Trump Warns Medvedev Amid US-Russia War of Words

 

                                                     Vladimir Putin pictured with former president Dmitry Medvedev, who is currently deputy                                                             chairman of the Security Council

The diplomatic rift between the United States and Russia deepened this week as former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp rebuke to Russian official Dmitry Medvedev, telling him to “watch your words.” The comment came in response to Medvedev’s recent statements criticizing U.S. foreign policy and warning of consequences if Washington continues its stance on global security issues.

Trump’s remark, delivered via social media, reignited a flurry of exchanges between the two nations, with Russian officials accusing the U.S. of “provocative rhetoric” and “imperial arrogance.” Medvedev, the former Russian president and current deputy chairman of the Security Council, has been increasingly vocal in recent months, often using inflammatory language to describe Western policies.

The escalation underscores the fragile state of U.S.-Russia relations, which have been strained by ongoing conflicts, sanctions, and accusations of election interference. Analysts warn that the war of words could further complicate diplomatic efforts and fuel geopolitical instability.

While Trump no longer holds office, his influence on international discourse remains potent, and his comments continue to shape the tone of U.S. engagement abroad. The latest exchange suggests that tensions between Washington and Moscow are unlikely to cool anytime soon.


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