NPR

Assessing Heart Attack Risk With Cholesterol, CRP

If you're worried about a heart attack, you should already know your cholesterol level. But should you now ask your doctor for a blood test that measures C-reactive protein (CRP)? CRP levels rise when ...
MarketWatch

Ordering Both ESR and CRP Lab Tests Could Save Hospitals Millions Per Year -- New Study Challenges Notion the Tests are Interchangeable

The $9.95 Million Question: Is ESR Worth Keeping? A new ALCOR Scientific sponsored peer-reviewed study published in ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research makes a powerful economic case for retaining ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

C-Reactive Protein May Hold Promise as RSV Marker

In a recent study, immune-inflammatory index, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio were associated with infection of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children. High ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Management of Procalcitonin Test Overuse in an Emergency Department Through a Computer Algorithm

Procalcitonin test demand from the emergency department is growing, necessitating the implementation of strategies to address overuse. Successful interventions must be based on information technology.
MarketWatch

(CNW) Ordering Both ESR and CRP Lab Tests Could Save Hospitals Millions Per Year -- New Study Challenges Notion the Tests are Interchangeable

The $9.95 Million Question: Is ESR Worth Keeping? Combining ESR with CRP reduces misdiagnoses and generates substantial net cost savings compared to ordering CRP alone. A new ALCOR Scientific ...