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.

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 ...

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 ...

Q: What is C-reactive protein? I've read that it can predict heart disease. Is this true and should I have this test done? A: C-reactive protein is a measure of low-level inflammation in the body.

Tsukuba, Japan --New research shows that levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), produced by the liver and not at the lesion site, correlate with the degree of atherosclerosis. The paper by Sun et al., "C ...

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

CHICAGO — Rosnilimab, a novel pathogenic T-cell depleting drug, met its primary endpoint of changes in DAS28 C-reactive ...