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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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Ukraine Moves to Secure 25 Patriot Systems in Long-Term Defense Deal

File photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks on during a visit to a military training area to find out about the training of Ukrainian soldiers on the US Patriot anti-aircraft missile system, at an undisclosed location, in Germany

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Kyiv is preparing a contract to acquire 25 U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems, a move aimed at significantly strengthening the country’s protection against Russian missile and drone attacks.

Speaking to reporters, Zelenskiy said the systems would be delivered gradually over several years, with Ukraine seeking priority access from European partners already in line for the advanced technology. The Patriot system is regarded as one of the most effective defenses against ballistic missiles, which travel at hypersonic speeds and have been a major threat to Ukraine’s infrastructure and cities.

The deal, once finalized, would mark one of Ukraine’s largest defense procurements since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Zelenskiy emphasized that while the process is complex and long-term, the agreement represents a critical step toward ensuring Ukraine’s security in the years ahead.


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