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 ...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with negative effects on both the physical and mental health of men, as well as the life satisfaction of their companions. Although men at any age can be ...

A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease—lipoprotein a ...

The biological function of the C-reactive protein, CRP, has long been unknown. Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden now show that this protein has a beneficial function in systemic lupus ...

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 ...

A new three-pronged blood test can highlight people with a nearly tripled risk for heart attack, Wake Forest University ...

Inflammation and Clinical Decline After Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Older Adults With Breast Cancer: Results From the Hurria Older Patients Prospective Study English-speaking women age ≥ 60 years, newly ...

DALLAS, Aug. 20 – Using a simple, inexpensive test to determine levels of C-reactive protein in the blood, researchers were able to detect heart disease before symptoms were apparent, according to a ...

—A new study helps clarify the role of C-reactive protein, a marker of chronic inflammation, in the development of ovarian cancer. Reviewed by Vrunda Bhavsar Desai, MD, FACOG, Adjunct Assistant ...