DALLAS, June 24 – Elevated levels of a blood-marker for inflammation are associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke among the elderly regardless of the amount of plaque in the arteries ...

We have written before about which blood tests seniors should get and why routine testing changes outcomes. But what about the tests that do not appear on a standard order? Strong peer-reviewed ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past six years, every time I have my annual labs done, my CRP has been very high. Normal range is listed as 0-3 mg/L. My results have consistently been 7-10 mg/L or more. When ...