MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'c reactive protein'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:32:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921429&cid=t_180198_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fpart-3-of-3-an-interview-about-vaccines-with-helen-v-ratajczak-phd%2F Dr. Ratajczak was or remains a member of Sigma Xi; American Thoracic Society; American Association of Immunologists; International Society of Chronobiology; Society of Toxicology Immunotoxicology Subspecialty Section; North East Chapter of Society of Toxicology and the Autism Society of America.   Now, to the last of my interview questions.   Q. 15. Why do vaccines increase blood histamine levels? Vaccines activate the immune system that responds in a specific way to the antigen in the vaccine, but, in the process, the vaccines also cause inflammation, which is a defense mechanism in which there is increased vascular permeability and release of mediators. Mast cells and basophils have receptors for both C3a and C5a, components of the complement cascade, which is intimately involv... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921429 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:53:18 +0100 4921429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552058&cid=t_180198_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fis-turbulence-good-for-the-heart%2F2011.03.05 It’s hard to believe that turbulence could be a good thing for the heart. Consider how the word turbulent is defined: “Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.” Those traits don’t sound very heart-healthy. But when it comes to heart rhythm, it turns out that a turbulent response — to a premature beat — is better than a blunted one. The more turbulent the better. No, you haven’t missed anything, and turbulence isn’t another of my typos. Until [recently], heart rate turbulence was an obscure phenomenon buried in the bowels of heart rhythm journals. What Is Heart Rate Turbulence (HRT)? When you listen to the heart of a young physically-fit patient, you are struck not just by the slowness of the heartbeat, but also by the variability... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552058 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 15:00:27 +0100 4552058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331094&cid=t_180198_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D142 There is great news for cardiology: the reimbursement level for Myeloperoxidase will more than double for FY 2011. Myeloperoxidase is a protein biomarker found in the blood and is more commonly referred to as MPO.  First studied in 2003, it is an early predictor for chest pain patients who are at risk of a heart attack.  Each year, over 5 million patients seek treatment for chest pain in an ER and encounter a long list of possible chest pain causes; some causes can be ruled out with basic tests.  EKGs have been an excellent test for heart problems, but in more recent years, MPO has proven very effective as an early indicator.  When discovered early, physicians can prescribe preventative treatment before damage can occur.  However, reimbursement, in most cases was below the cost of the... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331094 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:24:35 +0100 4331094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275324&cid=t_180198_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-chia-pet-for-diabetes%2F2010.12.21 Like swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano in the spring, Chia Pets begin appearing every December on late-night television and in the gift aisles of many stores. (Full disclaimer: I bought one for the Yankee Swap at Harvard Health Publication’s annual Christmas party.) Water these ceramic figures and they sprout a green “fur” from seeds embedded on the surface. Silly? Sure, that’s why they are such a hit. What you might not know is that the seeds may someday be a real gift for people with diabetes. Chia seeds come from a plant formally known as Salvia hispanica, which is a member of the mint family. It gets its common name from the Aztec word “chian,” meaning oily, because the herb’s small, black seeds are rich in oils. It was a staple food for the Aztecs, and legend has... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275324 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:00:58 +0100 4275324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614522&cid=t_180198_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbrush-up-on-heart-health%2F2010.05.30 The British Medical Journal reported on a study of toothbrushing and found that people with poor oral hygiene had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack. We’ve known for the last two decades that inflammation plays an important role in atherosclerosis. Markers of low-grade inflammation like C-reactive protein are also shown to be higher in heart disease. The Scottish Health researchers looked at the general population and followed a large subset with questions about their oral health. They asked about frequency of dentist visits, toothbrushing, and controlled for many co-variables such as general activity, hypertension, smoking, height and weight. They also collected blood for studies of C-reactive protein as a marker of inflammation. They removed from the... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614522 Sun, 30 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3614522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1924709&cid=t_180198_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F437306919%2F A forthcoming AstraZeneca study could dramatically increase the market for cholesterol-lowering drugs, otherwise known as statins, which are already pharma’s biggest success story, Forbes writes. Known as Jupiter, the study tested the theory that Crestor combats lower artery inflammation, which can cause cholesterol plaque to burst into heart-attack-causing clots. Some 18,000 people were tested with low levels of LDL, but high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), which could indicate that the arteries are inflamed, the mag writes. In March, the study was stopped early because of “unequivocal” benefit, and now, some scientists hope for blowout results when the full data are presented on November 9 at the American Heart Association meeting, Forbes says. And by the way, sinc... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1924709 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:31:21 +0100 1924709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407195&cid=t_180198_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F280117439%2F High levels of C-reactive protein, an inflammatory marker that may warn of impending heart disease, are tied to variations in genes that control metabolism, two new studies show. Dr. Alexander Reiner of the University of Washington, Seattle states that the studies identify “new genes that are of potential importance for either the treatment of cardiovascular disease or potentially screening individuals who may be at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease”. What they still need to discover is the exact relationship between C-reactive protein levels and heart disease. That will be the crucial piece of the puzzle. Just what was discovered here though? The teams found seven genomic regions that appeared to be strongly correlated with CRP levels. Six of those regions conta... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407195 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:19:39 +0100 1407195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=587910&cid=t_180198_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F03%2Ftwo-heart-disease-risk-factors-for-healthy-women%2F Filed under: Prevention, ResearchAttention women: Even if you are a non-smoker, exercise regularly, eat healthy, and live a relatively stress-free life, you may still be at somewhat of a risk of heart disease. Two specific risks are what you should be particularly aware of. The first deals with C-reactive protein (which indicates if you have inflamed arteries) and the other is hereditary -- whether your parents had heart problems before they turned 60. Obviously it's much easier to determine the second risk factor I listed. All it takes is looking at your parent's medical history. The first risk factor, however, does require you to take a high-sensitivity CRP test. To determine your overall risk for heart disease, you can visit the website: www.reynoldsriskscore.org Read | Perm... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=587910 Thu, 03 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 587910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501660&cid=t_180198_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F26%2Fmigraines-linked-to-heart-attack%2F Filed under: Prevention, ResearchHead hurt? Is it a passing headache, or is it a migraine? And, if it's the latter, is it related to your heart? If you thought it wasn't, you may want to think again. A new Harvard research study revealed that migraines can signal an impending heart attack in men. Unlike some studies that are based on sample sizes as large as a baseball team roster and take place for about the length of two Led Zeppelin songs, this particular study followed 20,000 men over 15 years. The resulting information showed that migraines sufferers are 42 percent more prone to heart attack than those who do not experience headaches of this kind. Migraines have also been linked to high cholesterol, hypertension, and inflammation. Add heart attack to that list, and just thinking abou... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501660 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 501660