Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first established the link between diet, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Becker answers the question: 'C-Reactive Protein Results Are Abnormal?' — -- Question: What does it mean if my CRP (C-reactive protein) is abnormal? Answer: If a CRP test is recommended by a ...

An inflamed arterial wall tips the balance toward a plaque rupture-the kind of event that can trigger a heart attack or stroke in an instant. In parallel, the same lingering inflammation is linked to ...

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 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 ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who have high levels of inflammation may benefit significantly ...

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 ...

RECOVERY AFTER A NAIL PIERCED HIS HEART. >> KCCI 8 NEWS AT 6:00 STARTS RIGHT NOW. >> THIS IS NOT ONLY FRUSTRATING BUT ALSO EMBARRASSING. STEVE: FRUSTRATED, EMBARRASSED, AND CONCERNED FOR THE FUTURE. A ...