However, because CRP testing is relatively new, it's not yet standard procedure at most doctors' offices. Ask for the simple blood test at your next physical. And don't do it just for your heart: A flood of research shows that elevated levels are linked to stroke, diabetes, colon cance...
A high level of CRP in the blood is amarker of inflammation. It can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, from infection to cancer. High CRP levels can also indicate that there's inflammation in the arteries of the heart, which can mean a higher risk of heart attack. Is high CR...
Blood test Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) TOP How does ESR work? pancreatitis cancer protein Any infection, be it tuberculosis,pneumonia,pharyngitis, AIDS or a simple dental infection Autoimmune diseases such aslupusorrheumatoid arthritis
BACKGROUNDThe prognostic value of C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients with bladder cancer (BCa) has been widely analysed; however, the results remain conflicting. Therefore, we performed this meta-analysis to identify the precise role of CRP level in predicting BCa prognosis.METHODSPubMed, Web ...
BLOOD loss estimationRECTAL cancerPEARSON correlation (Statistics)SURGICAL complicationsLOGISTIC regression analysisCHI-squared testBONE lengthening (Orthopedics)Background: Surgical treatment for rectal cancer may cause complications that exacerbate the condition, lengthen hospital stays, and raise healthcare ...
血清PCT联合CRP对重症感染患者检测价值.doc,血清PCT联合CRP对重症感染患者检测价值 [摘要] 目的 探讨血清PCT联合CRP对重症感染患者的检测价值。 方法 选取2012年1月～2016年12月于我院ICU入住的感染患者68例,按感染严重程度分为重症感染组37例,局部感染组31例。选取同期入
However, recently the “inflammation hypothesis” has resurfaced and many scientists believe inflammation is a primary causative factor in many chronic diseases of today, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and degenerative brain disease.
ConclusionsPlatelet transfusion can effectively treat chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia in patients with advanced lung cancer. The hs-CRP and MMP-9 are positively correlated with platelet transfusion effect. KEYWORDS: Lung cancer;Advanced;Platelet transfusion;High-sensitivity C-reactive protein;Matrix metall...
Castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) presents significant therapeutic challenges due to its aggressive nature and poor prognosis. Targeting Aurora-A kinase (AURKA) has shown promise in cancer treatment. This study investigates the efficacy of ART-
The CRP test only requires a simple blood draw. The test cannot tell you why or where inflammation is occurring, but it can point to possible causes. There are many, including infection, pancreatitis, an autoimmune disorder, or cancer. ...