The Burden of Heart Failure and Its Impact on Mortality and Outcomes in Hospitalized Multiple Myeloma Patients: A Nationwide Study.

Background Multiple myeloma is a hematologic malignancy characterized by its association with a range of cardiovascular comorbidities, most notably heart failure. Our study aims to investigate the impact of heart failure on individuals who are hospitalized for multiple myeloma. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, we assembled a cohort of patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) data from 2019 to 2020.

Non-Prescribed Buprenorphine Use Mediates the Relationship between Heroin Use and Kratom Use among a Sample of Polysubstance Users.

In Asia, (e.g., "kratom") has been used to mitigate alcohol and drug dependence.

Personal and professional use of menopausal hormone therapy among gynecologists: A multinational study (REDLINC VII).

Background: Previously, the REDLINC VI study showed that the main reason for the low use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) was its low rate of prescription by doctors.

Objective: To determine the use of MHT and perceived related risks among gynecologists.

Methods: A self-administered and anonymous questionnaire was delivered to certified gynecologists in 11 Latin American countries.