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 ...

Probiotic supplementation significantly lowers CRP levels in patients with depression, especially in those with metabolic syndrome or those using antidepressants, a randomised clinical trial finds.

Statin therapy lowers plasma levels of LDL cholesterol, an effect that is associated with reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Previous studies have demonstrated that statins also lower the ...

Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes are driven by systemic inflammation, a natural biological response to harmful stimuli, injuries, or infections. C-reactive protein ...

Chronic inflammation is a slow, silent fire that burns within the body. It doesn’t cause obvious pain at first, but over time ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CTC Heterogeneity Predicts Hormone Therapy Response in mCRPC End-stage renal disease is 32% more likely to develop in patients with C-reactive protein levels of 6.9 mg/L or higher vs 3.0 mg/L or lower ...

Levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a chemical associated with inflammation and stress, may be linked to housing type and tenure in the UK, suggests research published online in the Journal of ...