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  2. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - Wikipedia

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    The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate) is the rate at which red blood cells in anticoagulated whole blood descend in a standardized tube over a period of one hour. It is a common hematology test, and is a non-specific measure of inflammation .

  3. Erythema nodosum - Wikipedia

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    The ESR is typically high, the C-reactive protein elevated, and the blood showing an increase in white blood cells. [4] The ESR is initially very high and falls as the nodules of erythema nodosum. The ASO titer is high in cases associated with a streptococcal throat infection.

  4. Rouleaux - Wikipedia

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    The flat surface of the discoid RBCs gives them a large surface area to make contact with and stick to each other; thus forming a rouleau. They occur when the plasma protein concentration is high, and, because of them, the ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is also increased. This is a nonspecific indicator of the presence of disease.

  5. Common Causes of Arthritis for Women (& How to Treat It) - AOL

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    Blood tests for inflammation, such as those for C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) Blood and urine tests that look for uric acid levels, which can be a sign of gout

  6. Polymyalgia rheumatica - Wikipedia

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    A patient's answers to questions, a general physical exam, and the results of tests can help a doctor determine the cause of pain and stiffness. [17] One blood test usually performed is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) which measures how fast the patient's red blood cells settle in a test tube. The faster the red blood cells settle, the ...

  7. Elevated alkaline phosphatase - Wikipedia

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    Elevated levels are also associated with diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease; it was found that elevated levels are associated with elevated serum C-reactive protein (CRP), which could reflect an inflammatory and atherogenic milieu, possibly an alternative cause for elevated serum alkaline phosphatase. [10] Chronic kidney disease ...

  8. Just How Worried About Social Security Should You Be Right Now?

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    Furthermore, 43% of retirees believe their benefits will be cut in the future, while 47% of nonretired adults worry that Social Security won't be able to pay them a benefit at all once they retire.

  9. Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with ... - AOL

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    Yet there is wide disagreement among the policymakers about how high that rate is. Many economists peg it at 3% to 3.5%. Some economists think it could be higher.