Tag: hs-CRP

Some atherosclerotic plaque can regress modestly with intensive, evidence-based management, but “reversal” rarely means that an artery becomes completely plaque-free. In most people, the more important goals are to slow plaque growth, make plaque less […]

CRP and hs-CRP measure the same protein but answer different clinical questions. The standard C-Reactive Protein Test is commonly used to detect or follow a broader inflammatory response. The hs-CRP Test uses a high-sensitivity assay […]

Insulin resistance can develop quietly. Early in the process, the pancreas may release more insulin to keep glucose in the usual range. A normal fasting glucose therefore does not always mean the glucose-insulin system is […]

Which heart health blood tests answer which questions? Heart health blood tests can identify conventional, inherited, inflammatory, metabolic, and kidney-related factors that influence cardiovascular risk. A Lipid Panel Test is the usual starting point. An […]

Inflammation and autoimmune blood tests answer different questions. General markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP), and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) can show that inflammatory activity may be present, but they usually cannot […]

Managing a chronic condition often involves much more than responding to symptoms. It may require regular medical visits, medication review, lifestyle support, home measurements, and laboratory testing that shows how the body is functioning over […]

Visceral fat is one of the most important — and most overlooked — factors affecting long-term health. Unlike the fat you can see or pinch under the skin, visceral fat is stored deep inside the […]