Background: Point of care testing for C-reactive protein (CRP) has shown promise as a measure to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections (RTI), but its use in primary ...

As inflammation is the body's natural immune response to disease or infection, it increases blood flow in the body and helps the body's cells to defend themselves against viruses, infections or cell ...

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 ...

Serum REG3α biomarker improved assessment of ulcerative colitis activity when combined with C reactive protein. Read more.

Background C-reactive protein (CRP) is commonly used to assess systemic inflammation, yet its prognostic value in acute ...

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Ever been to the doctor and had them say something like, “Your CRP levels are a bit high,” and you nodded like you totally knew what that meant? Let’s fix that. CRP stands for C-reactive protein. It’s ...

To maintain a healthy and fit body, not only are lifestyle and dietary improvements essential, but regular checkups are also essential. This helps detect potential illnesses early. Early detection ...

Some important health tests can reveal hidden health problems before symptoms appear. Learn which screenings doctors ...

Research supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a ...