The C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test used to measure the level of C-reactive protein in your blood, which serves as a general indicator of inflammation. The test can help identify ...

Acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs), both upper (URTI) and lower, are among the most common reasons to consult in primary care and a frequent reason to prescribe antibiotics. Most of these ...

DALLAS, Jan. 28 – A panel of experts convened by the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending limited use of a new blood test that has been widely ...

Jan. 29, 2003 — Editor's Note: High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) screening may add value to the assessment of other established risk factors for predicting increased coronary risk, ...

When you experience physical trauma like a wound, injury, or infection, your body attempts to heal through the inflammatory process. The red, swollen, tender skin you’ll notice around an abrasion is ...

A simple blood test measuring C-reactive protein (CRP) can predict heart attack risk, even in seemingly healthy individuals. CRP detects inflammation in arteries, a key factor in heart disease, ...