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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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Hurricane Erin’s Fury: Monster Waves Threaten Atlantic Coasts



Atlantic on High Alert

Meteorologists are sounding the alarm as Hurricane Erin churns across the Atlantic, packing sustained winds well over 140 mph and driving ocean swells that could crest at an astonishing 100 feet. The storm’s sheer intensity places it among the most dangerous systems of the season, with forecasters warning of significant coastal hazards.

A Perfect Storm of Conditions
Erin’s power comes from a combination of warm sea surface temperatures, low wind shear, and a slow but steady forward motion—ideal fuel for wave generation. These towering waves, capable of swallowing vessels and eroding entire stretches of shoreline, are expected to radiate hundreds of miles from the storm’s core.

Coastal Preparedness Urged
From the Carolinas to Newfoundland, emergency management officials are urging residents to monitor official updates, avoid shoreline areas, and secure property against high winds and storm surge. Even regions not in Erin’s direct path could face dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding.

Global Impacts Possible
Maritime industries, transatlantic shipping lanes, and offshore operations are bracing for major disruptions. Experts note that storms of Erin’s scale have lasting environmental effects, reshaping seabeds and coastal landscapes in ways that can endure for decades.


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