A recent study published in the journal Medical Oncology determined that the cytokine M-CSF is highly predictive of survival in multiple myeloma patients. In the study, researchers evaluated a diverse set of cytokines to determine their usefulness as prognostic factors in multiple myeloma.

Cytokines are proteins secreted by immune cells to generate an immune response. They are involved with allergic responses, inflammation, blood cell development, and the development of multiple myeloma and other types of cancer.

Currently, the International Staging System predicts the stage of disease progression and median survival time …

A study published in Annals of Hematology examined the relationship between serum albumin levels and disease severity in multiple myeloma patients. Results showed that lower levels of serum albumin are associated with greater disease severity.

Serum albumin is the most abundant protein in blood plasma in humans. A patient’s serum albumin level indicates the amount of albumin in grams per deciliter (g/dL) of serum. It is measured by a serum albumin test.

This study retrospectively examined 373 multiple myeloma patients in Seoul, Korea. Patients were split into two groups: those with serum …