CRP Blood Test: The CRP test measures the amount of this protein in the blood. Let us explain which diseases the CRP test can detect and which diseases it can diagnose. What is a CRP test? When to get ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past six years, every time I have my annual labs done, my CRP has been very high. Normal range is listed as 0-3 mg/L. My results have consistently been 7-10 mg/L or more. When ...

In the ongoing war against periprosthetic joint infection, catching it early, using synovial c-reactive protein tests is standard of care.

The current era of lipid lowering and consequent reduction of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been notable for both remarkable progress and associated irony. Publication of the landmark trials ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...