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  2. Reference ranges for blood tests - Wikipedia

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    Reference ranges (reference intervals) for blood tests are sets of values used by a health professional to interpret a set of medical test results from blood samples. Reference ranges for blood tests are studied within the field of clinical chemistry (also known as "clinical biochemistry", "chemical pathology" or "pure blood chemistry"), the ...

  3. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - Wikipedia

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    C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein. Therefore, it is a better marker for acute phase reaction than ESR. While ESR and CRP generally together correlate with the degree of inflammation, this is not always the case and results may be discordant [9] in 12.5% of the cases. [7]

  4. C-reactive protein - Wikipedia

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    C-reactive protein (CRP) is an annular (ring-shaped) pentameric protein found in blood plasma, whose circulating concentrations rise in response to inflammation. It is an acute-phase protein of hepatic origin that increases following interleukin-6 secretion by macrophages and T cells .

  5. Low levels of biomarker could predict heart disease risk in ...

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    Of the 932 women in the study, 113 developed composite CVD, 69 developed ischemic heart disease, 44 had heart attacks, and 50 had ischemic strokes. Higher antibody levels associated with lower CVD ...

  6. Reference range - Wikipedia

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    The standard definition of a reference range for a particular measurement is defined as the interval between which 95% of values of a reference population fall into, in such a way that 2.5% of the time a value will be less than the lower limit of this interval, and 2.5% of the time it will be larger than the upper limit of this interval, whatever the distribution of these values.

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    Hypothyroidism is another common weight gain culprit for women over 50, says Dr. Weaver. ... Focus on natural carbohydrates such as vegetables and low-glycemic fruits (oranges, apples, cherries ...

  8. Polymyalgia rheumatica - Wikipedia

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    Another test that checks the level of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood may also be conducted. CRP is produced by the liver in response to an injury or infection, and people with polymyalgia rheumatica usually have high levels. [17] [18] However, like the ESR, this test is also not very specific. [citation needed]

  9. Hegseth says gay soldiers should serve in the military in ...

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    Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, said gay people should be able to serve in the US military in an apparent shift from his previous stance on the issue.