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 ...

We typically think of inflammation occurring suddenly after an injury or an infection — such as a red, swollen joint — a process in which the body releases chemicals and infection-fighting white blood ...

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

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 ...

The article by Fang et al 1 demonstrated that C-reactive protein (CRP) in plasma is an independent prognostic marker in patients with melanoma and that it should be considered for incorporation into ...

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 ...

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

A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease—lipoprotein a (Lp(a)), remnant cholesterol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP ...

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