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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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Could Donald Trump Ever Win the Nobel Peace Prize?

U.S. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly that he 'deserves' the prize and claims to have 'ended seven wars.'

The Nobel Peace Prize, awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, recognizes individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to peace efforts worldwide. Over the years, recipients have ranged from global leaders and activists to humanitarian organizations.

Donald Trump’s name has occasionally surfaced in discussions about the prize. Supporters point to his administration’s role in brokering agreements such as the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations. These diplomatic moves were praised by some as historic steps toward stability in the Middle East.

Critics, however, argue that Trump’s foreign policy record is mixed, citing tensions with allies, withdrawal from international agreements, and confrontational rhetoric. They contend that while certain initiatives had symbolic weight, they did not resolve deeper conflicts or establish lasting peace.

Ultimately, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded through a confidential process, and the committee does not reveal nominees for 50 years. Whether Trump will ever receive the honor remains uncertain, hinging on how history judges his impact on global peace and diplomacy.


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