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The erythrocyte sedimentation rate test observes how quickly red blood cells fall to the bottom of a test tube. During normal circumstances, these cells descend slowly through the plasma. However, ...

CRP (C-reactive protein) is a protein made by your liver in response to inflammation or injury. It’s part of the body’s immune response. In normal lab tests, CRP is used to detect infections, ...

In mice and human cell cultures, researchers showed that novel nanoparticles can deliver a potential therapy for inflammation in the brain, a prominent symptom in Alzheimer's disease. In mice and ...

Standard lipid panels don't always cover underlying markers that might be affecting your cardiovascular health. Dr Jeremy London shares 3 advanced lab tests.

Today's painkillers are effective enough at doing their job, but carry the risk of side effects and negative health impacts – ...

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) comprise a group of inflammatory disorders in which there is chronic inflammation of skeletal muscle. This is then followed by muscle weakness. One type of ...

Whoop Advanced Labs launches blood testing service with seamless integration, amid ongoing medical device spat.

Many different lab tests are used to find changes in your body that can happen with lupus. The results of each test help your doctor get a fuller picture of your health. Because lab tests alone can’t ...

Implementation will enable users to purchase, schedule appointments for testing, and receive results of lab tests performed by Quest within the WHOOP app, supporting access to deeper health and ...