Sunday, October 19, 2025

Measuring hsCRP—An Important Part of a Comprehensive Risk Profile or a Clinically Redundant Practice?

Authors: James P. McCormack, G. Michael Allan

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000196

Abstract Summary

Two medical experts explore the clinical utility and controversies of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) testing in patient care, examining when and how this inflammatory marker should be used in practice.

Why Brain? 🧠

Experts debate whether measuring high-sensitivity C-reactive protein adds meaningful clinical value to cardiovascular risk assessment beyond standard screening methods.


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