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Introduction Cancer pain is highly prevalent in patients with cancer (1). Uncontrollable pain is a primary factor, compromising the quality of life for cancer patients (2). The factors of cancer pain include not only the pathology associated with cancer itself (e.g., bone, soft tissue or visceral metastases) but also comorbidities caused by various cancer treatments (3), such as mucositis induced by chemotherapy (4), and musculoskeletal symptoms from hormone therapy (5). CIBP is a common source of moderate and severe cancer pain (6). When cancer invades bone and surrounding tissues, cancer cells can release pain mediators and cause peripherally and centrally…

GREENSBURG – Fair season is upon us, last week my granddaughter and I participated in the dress review and 4-H judging at the Bartholomew County Fair, and our fair is just around the corner.Maybe you’re just putting the finishing touches on your Open Class project. Call the Extension office and let us know what you plan to enter. The pre-entry form will help speed up the process on entry day. List what you’ve created beyond the 2023 fair. Let’s enter lots this year!Here are some of our favourite recipes. Baked Pizza Casserolebrown:1 pound ground beefCook according to package directions.1/2 box…

“Eating is not just about getting nutrition, it is also a social and pleasurable experience.” Every Wednesday, Susan Carter meets for breakfast with a dozen strangers. For Carter, a Niagara Health Meals on Wheels volunteer, breakfast may not seem like a typical way to spend the morning, but it’s an opportunity to provide comfort and friendship to patients at the Niagara Falls hospital. “I consider breakfast the most important meal of the day,” Carter says. “It’s not just about the food, it’s about getting yourself in the mood and starting your day off right.” It can be as simple as…

Peacock will leverage AI technology to deliver “Your Daily Olympic Recap on Peacock,” a first-of-its-kind personalized experience that complements NBCUniversal’s comprehensive coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Collaboration with an Emmy Award-winning Hall of Fame announcer Al Michaels Powered by generative AI and AI-speech technology, “Your Daily Olympic Recap on Peacock” provides fans with a customized playlist featuring highlights from the most relevant events from the previous day. Each compilation will feature clips from NBCU’s Olympics coverage and be narrated by a high-quality AI recreation of Michaels’ voice, which has been trained using past appearances on NBC to match…

When it comes to feeding soldiers, it’s not just the food supply chain that’s important: The military must also address issues up the chain of command to ensure soldiers are getting the nutrition they need, government auditors argue in a new report.The Defense Department is working to improve nutritious options in military dining halls to keep troops strong and healthy, but gaps remain limiting officials’ ability to manage nutrition programs and evaluate their effectiveness, the Government Accountability Office said in a report released Monday.Related”Poor health and nutrition are major issues that threaten police forces’ ability to recruit and retain healthy…

In the NIL world, teams and players are allowed to sign deals with almost any company that makes sense.The Howard Bison women’s basketball team is the latest in that regard, having signed a NIL deal to make Black Girl Vitamins the team’s official supplement, according to Essence’s Jasmine Brownlee.The HBCU is celebrating 50 years of women’s athletics at the school this season.”We are so excited about this partnership! Black Girl Vitamins is a huge supporter of those making a positive impact in the Black community and beyond, and has created a brand and products that promote our health and well-being,”…

Opponents of religious intrusion into what should be a faith-neutral space have come out against Louisiana officials’ efforts to require Ten Commandments signs in every classroom from kindergarten to college, and both sides are confident they will prevail in a battle that could ultimately end up before the nation’s highest court. It could be months, even years, before a final decision is made in a lawsuit filed this week by nine parents of Louisiana public school students to block the Ten Commandments from becoming mandatory. That timeline has to be appealing to Gov. Jeff Landry. I begged to be sued.…

{KXLG – Watertown, South Dakota} Prairie Lakes Wellness Center recently outlined upcoming renovation and maintenance plans for the facility after minutes from Tuesday night’s Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission meeting were made public.Men’s steam room closed for renovationMold was found in the men’s steam room despite the presence of a vapor barrier. The Wellness Center will install a new vapor barrier and spray foam insulation to prevent mold growth. Dehumidifiers will dry out the space, but they require temporary closures to work effectively. The estimated cost of this project is $46,000.Maintenance of rooftop unitsRepresentatives from Canadian company Ceresco visited the…

Using pomelo peels can help reduce food waste and add flavor and nutrients to your food. TikToker Christine Lan (@eco.amical) shared her tip for adding citrus salt powder to certain items. @eco.amical Reply to @planejane83 Less waste, more flavor! I did something with pomelo skins. I turned them into a citrus salt powder and sprinkled it on my dishes. It adds a touch of tartness and Vitamin C while minimizing waste. From roasted chickpeas to homemade bread, this citrus salt adds a unique twist to enhance the flavor of every bite. Plus, did you know that salt is essential in…

LGBTQ+ people working in US farmworkers are more than three times more likely to experience depression or suicidal thoughts and nearly 2.5 times more likely to experience anxiety disorders than the general population, according to a new study led by farm mental health experts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. “I have been conducting research on stress and mental health among farmers in general for several years. I have found that people who work in agriculture experience poorer mental health compared to those in other sectors. Similarly, research has shown that queer people have worse mental health than their…