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What is the CRP Test? Which diseases does the CRP Test detect, and at what age is it necessary to get it done?

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

CRP tests most helpful to those at risk

Dear Doctor K: Both my parents had heart disease, so I’m worried I might get it. A friend said I should get a CRP test. Should I ask my doctor about it? Dear Reader: The answer is controversial. For ...
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 ...
NBC News

Simple blood test could predict a person’s heart disease risk 30 years out, study finds

A new approach to a routine blood test could predict a person’s 30-year risk of heart disease, research published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine found. Doctors have long assessed ...