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

If you have high cholesterol, you've probably been told to lower the LDL number from your blood test. LDL is the "bad cholesterol," the type that contributes to plaque that can clog your arteries.

In the past few years, several scientific studies have transformed C-reactive protein from a simple indicator of inflammation into one of the hottest topics in cardiology. The studies suggest elevated ...

Researchers at Amsterdam UMC have developed a new diagnostic test that can quickly and accurately diagnose bacterial meningitis. The test measures the CRP protein in cerebrospinal fluid, a protein ...

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 ...

Cardiologist Dr Yaranov highlights CRP, a silent inflammation marker linked to heart risks, as a blood test that could predict a heart attack. Heart attacks are unpredictable. But what if we told you ...