Dr. Richard Becker answers the question: 'What Is A C-Reactive Protein Test?' — -- Question: What is a blood test called CRP (C-reactive protein) and when should I get it? Answer: CRP, or ...

Paul G. Donohue, M.D. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My question concerns the C-reactive protein test and what it indicates. Two-and-a-half years ago, I had the test done and the result was high. I read that it ...

A new study concludes that widespread screening for cardiovascular risk by measuring blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a protein produced by the liver, should not be advocated, because CRP ...

Q: The new C-reactive protein test is supposed to be a better indicator of who will have heart disease than cholesterol (lipid profile) tests. I just had CRP test; can you give me some info, please? A ...

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

The current era of lipid lowering and consequent reduction of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been notable for both remarkable progress and associated irony. Publication of the landmark trials ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a widely used biomarker for sepsis evaluation in newborns. However, although it has a high negative predictive value, its optimal cut-off levels during the first few days ...

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 ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has been monitoring the global C-reactive protein test market since 2018 and the market is poised to grow by USD 110.41 million during 2019-2023, progressing at a ...

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