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What is the CRP Test? Which diseases does the CRP Test detect, and at what age is it necessary to get it done?

CRP Blood Test: The CRP test measures the amount of this protein in the blood. Let us explain which diseases the CRP test can detect and which diseases it can diagnose. What is a CRP test? When to get ...

Inflammation: The Hidden Driver of Heart Disease You Need To Be Testing For

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) testing detects low-grade, chronic inflammation and is the most validated blood test for ...
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The blood test that predicts heart attacks: Turns out it’s not cholesterol

Whenever we think of the highest marker for heart attack, cholesterol is the name that comes up first. Yet, there’s another blood test that might actually out‑shine cholesterol, in flagging your risk ...
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Blood Tests People Worry About Most — And What They Usually Mean

Dr Kathryn Fox is an Australian medical doctor and bestselling crime writer, best known for her forensic thrillers featuring ...