How C-Reactive Protein Outpaced ‘Bad’ Cholesterol as Leading Heart Disease Risk Marker

People typically associate heart issues with cholesterol, but c-reactive protein is now considered the top predictor of heart ...
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C-Reactive Protein Test to Detect Inflammation

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MDMedically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD A C-reactive protein test (CRP) is a blood test that detects general inflammation in the body. CRP, which is produced by ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

C-Reactive Protein May Hold Promise as RSV Marker

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 ...
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High hs-CRP Linked to More CVD Events in Women Lacking Traditional Risk Factors

MADRID, Spain—Women who lack standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (SMuRFs) but have elevated levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) are at increased risk of experiencing ...
New Atlas

Ultra-processed foods drive a slow 'hum' of inflammation toward disease

A new study has found that people who eat a diet high in ultra-processed foods consistently have a specific elevated health marker that's a telltale sign of chronic inflammation – even without any ...