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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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Meghan Markle Reaches Out to Father Amid Health Crisis

Meghan Markle - whose royal title is the Duchess of Sussex - and her father have been estranged since the run-up to her marriage in 2018 to Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly attempted to reconnect with her estranged father, Thomas Markle, following news that he underwent a life-saving leg amputation in the Philippines. A spokesperson for Meghan confirmed that she has reached out to her father after learning of his medical emergency.

Thomas Markle, 81, was rushed to hospital earlier this month after suffering a severe blood clot that cut off circulation to his foot. Doctors determined that amputation below the knee was necessary, describing the procedure as a “life or death” decision. He remains in intensive care, with his son, Thomas Markle Jr., stating that the next few days will be critical for his recovery.

Meghan and her father have been estranged since 2018, when he withdrew from attending her royal wedding to Prince Harry due to health issues and controversy surrounding staged paparazzi photos. Since then, communication between the two has been minimal, with their strained relationship often making headlines.

The Duchess’s outreach marks a significant moment in their long-standing rift. While details of the communication remain private, the gesture suggests that Meghan is seeking to bridge the divide during her father’s health crisis.

Observers note that this development could signal a turning point in the Markle family dynamic, which has been marked by years of public tension. Whether this attempt at reconciliation leads to lasting change remains uncertain, but Meghan’s decision to reach out underscores the gravity of her father’s condition and the enduring pull of family ties.


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