News
Circulating miRNA could be a potential biomarker for early diagnosis of MM
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
A meta-analysis found that using circulating microRNAs had high sensitivity and specificity in the early diagnosis of multiple myeloma.
News
Pigment traits, sun sensitivity associated with risk of non-Hodgkin lymphomas and chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
The presence of “many or very many nevi [moles]” was particularly associated with the risk of CLL.
News
Combo DAA treatments may benefit patients with resistant HCV genotype 3
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
A variety of combo drug treatments proved effective in treating HCV genotype 3 to achieve sustained virologic response.
News
Hemophilia, von Willebrand disease do not increase postop complications for ACL reconstruction
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
A case-control study showed outcomes were similar but hospital costs were significantly higher for patients with bleeding disorders.
Article
Opt-out policy at a syringe service program increased HIV/HCV testing
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
For HIV and HCV among people who inject drugs, it is important to improve diagnosis and linkage to care.
News
Ibrutinib associated with decreased circulating malignant cells and restored T-cell function in CLL patients
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
Ibrutinib showed decreased circulating malignant immune cells and restored healthy T-cell function in chronic...
News
Whales, seals, and dolphins: Will SARS-CoV-2–contaminated wastewater prove a killer?
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
Environmental pollution during the COVID-19 pandemic puts dolphins, whales, seals, and otters among the sea...
News
Mouth splints decrease risk of post–dental extraction bleeding in hemophilia
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
On average, post–dental extraction bleeding occurred 6 days after intervention and on the 5th postoperative day...
News

Socioeconomic factors affect survival of multiple myeloma patients
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
Socioeconomic factors such as insurance and income play a significant role in creating survival disparities...
News
ESMO offers new clinical practice guideline for CLL
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
New chronic lymphocytic leukemia guideline addresses diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Article

Older age, r/r disease in lymphoma patients tied to increased COVID-19 death rate
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
Patients younger than 70 years, without relapsed/refractory lymphoma had an 88% 30-day overall survival,...
News
Blood group O linked to decreased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
A retrospective analysis of all Danish individuals with a known ABO blood group tested for SARS-CoV-2 showed a lower infection risk for SARS-CoV-2...
News
Study: Complications from childhood ALL and its treatment are common, but can be managed
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
Despite survival after treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a high percentage of children suffered acute...
News
Older adults with multiple myeloma face heavy burden of care
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
Newly diagnosed older adults with multiple myeloma (MM) face a heavy burden of treatment.
Article
Meta-analysis: Acalabrutinib showed better PFS and OS than other frontline CLL therapies
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney, PhD
Progression-free and overall survival improved with acalabrutinib over other chronic lymphocytic leukemia...