Mary J. ScourboutakosSocial Links NavigationAdjunct Assistant Professor in Family and Community Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University Latest articles by Mary J. Scourboutakos This 'marker' may be more predictive than cholesterol for heart disease By Mary J. Scourboutakos published 5 January 26 C-reactive protein — a marker of inflammation — is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol. Heart & Circulation Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Last common ancestor of modern humans and Neanderthals possibly found in Casablanca, Morocco2'Mitochondrial transfer' into nerves could relieve chronic pain, early study hints3Giant 'stone' in a man's bladder looked like an ostrich egg4'How can all of this be happening?': Scientists spot massive group of ancient galaxies so hot they shouldn't exist5Advanced alien civilizations could be communicating 'like fireflies' in plain sight, researchers suggest
This 'marker' may be more predictive than cholesterol for heart disease By Mary J. Scourboutakos published 5 January 26 C-reactive protein — a marker of inflammation — is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol.
