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 ...

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 ...

Q: A few years ago my doctor told me that C-reactive protein was an important indicator of heart disease risk. At my last checkup, he didn’t mention it at all. Is it still considered important? A: ...

High levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), an acute phase protein, proofed being associated with decreased clinical outcome in small-scale studies in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The aim of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: 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 I ask him about the test? A: The answer is ...

Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) indicates inflammation, potentially linked to heart disease, diabetes, or poor gut health. Lifestyle adjustments like anti-inflammatory diets, regular exercise, and ...