Berkeley - Vitamin C supplements can reduce levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation and chronic disease risk in humans, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of ...

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 ...

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.

Statin therapy lowers plasma levels of LDL cholesterol, an effect that is associated with reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Previous studies have demonstrated that statins also lower the ...

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 ...

Chronic inflammation is a slow, silent fire that burns within the body. It doesn’t cause obvious pain at first, but over time ...

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 ...

CTC Heterogeneity Predicts Hormone Therapy Response in mCRPC End-stage renal disease is 32% more likely to develop in patients with C-reactive protein levels of 6.9 mg/L or higher vs 3.0 mg/L or lower ...