The CRP test measures the amount of this protein in the blood. Let us explain which diseases the CRP test can detect and ...

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD Key Takeaways High C-reactive protein (CRP) levels mean there is inflammation in your body. High CRP levels can signal conditions like heart disease, ...

Plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) is widely used as a biomarker for bacterial infection, but its biological function remains ...

One of the most talked-about medical topics of the last couple weeks is C-reactive protein (CRP), elevated blood levels of which have been closely tied to heart disease risk. Before you rush out for a ...

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 paral ...

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 ...

Overall survival, cancer-specific survival and progression-free survival were all negatively affected by elevated C-reactive protein levels, this study found. A new meta-analysis supports the idea ...

Findings seen for lipoprotein a, remnant cholesterol, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein.

Probiotic supplementation significantly lowers CRP levels in patients with depression, especially in those with metabolic syndrome or those using antidepressants, a randomised clinical trial finds.