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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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Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Amid Rising Tensions

 

                                            US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi                                                    shake hands, at the White House, February 13, 2025

In a move that could reshape U.S.-India trade relations, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all goods imported from India, effective August 1, 2025. The decision, shared via his Truth Social account, also includes an unspecified penalty targeting India’s continued defense and energy ties with Russia.

Trump cited India’s “high tariffs” and “obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers” as justification for the action, expressing frustration over stalled negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement. Despite five rounds of talks, the two nations failed to reach a deal before the August deadline.

India, which exports nearly $86.5 billion worth of goods to the U.S. annually, now faces significant headwinds. Key sectors like chemicals, machinery, and electronics—once booming—may see sharp declines due to the new tariff regime.

Indian officials have expressed disappointment but remain committed to resolving the dispute diplomatically. The next round of trade talks is scheduled for late August in New Delhi.

This escalation comes at a time when India is strengthening global trade ties, including a recent agreement with the UK. However, the U.S. remains India’s largest export market, making this tariff a potentially disruptive force in the region’s economic landscape.

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