We typically think of inflammation occurring suddenly after an injury or an infection — such as a red, swollen joint — a process in which the body releases chemicals and infection-fighting white blood ...

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation, signaling potential health issues.

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 ...

Q. Is essential tremor the same thing as Parkinson’s disease? A. Essential tremor is often confused with Parkinson’s disease. Unlike Parkinson’s disease, however, ET doesn’t lead to serious ...

The current era of lipid lowering and consequent reduction of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been notable for both remarkable progress and associated irony. Publication of the landmark trials ...

Overall survival, cancer-specific survival and progression-free survival were all negatively affected by elevated C-reactive protein levels, this study found. A new meta-analysis supports the idea ...

C-reactive protein (CRP), the classical acute-phase protein, is the most extensively studied systemic marker of inflammation. In previous decades, CRP has been the focus of intense investigation to ...

To maintain a healthy and fit body, not only are lifestyle and dietary improvements essential, but regular checkups are also ...

The use of point-of-care testing for C-reactive protein to guide treatment lessened the use of antibiotics for COPD exacerbations without worsening clinical outcomes, according to a study published in ...

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 ...

Neonatal EOS, a severe bloodstream infection that strikes within the first three days of life, is a major cause of infant illness and death worldwide.