Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: Dr. Amezcua-Guerra makes the point that it is overly simplistic to use the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) as measures of the inflammatory response. We concur with this assessment. Since their introduction in the 1920s, the ESR and CRP have served as measures, surrogates, and … Address correspondence to Dr. Matteson; E-mail: matteson.eric{at}mayo.edu
Source: The Journal of Rheumatology
Institutions: University of Pennsylvania, Mayo Clinic
Language: French
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2011296928