To maintain a healthy and fit body, not only are lifestyle and dietary improvements essential, but regular checkups are also ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past six years, every time I have my annual labs done, my CRP has been very high. Normal range is listed as 0-3 mg/L. My results have consistently been 7-10 mg/L or more. When ...

If you're worried about a heart attack, you should already know your cholesterol level. But should you now ask your doctor for a blood test that measures C-reactive protein (CRP)? CRP levels rise when ...

Dear Doctor K: Both my parents had heart disease, so I’m worried I might get it. A friend said I should get a CRP test. Should I ask my doctor about it? Dear Reader: The answer is controversial. For ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation, signaling potential health issues.

An inflamed arterial wall tips the balance toward a plaque rupture-the kind of event that can trigger a heart attack or stroke in an instant. In parallel, the same lingering inflammation is linked to ...

They think CRP tests should be done routinely in millions of people at "intermediate" risk of cardiovascular disease. In the study, people who benefited were mainly in their 50s, 60s and 70s. They ...

In a recent study, immune-inflammatory index, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio were associated with infection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children. High ...

Procalcitonin test demand from the emergency department is growing, necessitating the implementation of strategies to address overuse. Successful interventions must be based on information technology.