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 ...

March 23, 2010 — C-reactive protein (CRP) testing done in the office to identify inflammation or infection in the body may help physicians determine which patients with respiratory tract infection ...

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. 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, but my doctor hasn't ordered one. Should ...

This study demonstrated that the rate of antibiotic prescribing and referral to radiography could be reduced by the introduction of POCT for CRP. This reduction was most likely obtained without ...

Ever been to the doctor and had them say something like, “Your CRP levels are a bit high,” and you nodded like you totally knew what that meant? Let’s fix that. CRP stands for C-reactive protein. It’s ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a widely used biomarker for sepsis evaluation in newborns. However, although it has a high ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has been monitoring the global C-reactive protein test market since 2018 and the market is poised to grow by USD 110.41 million during 2019-2023, progressing at a ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation, signaling potential health issues. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) detects even minor inflammation, which can elevate heart ...