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often used to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease (Ridker et al.,
2000).
2. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR): ESR measures the rate at which
red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube, which can be an
indirect indicator of inflammation (Gabitova et al., 2015).
3. Cytokine levels: Cytokines are proteins released by cells during
inflammation. Lab tests can measure the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), to assess inflammation (Turner et al., 2014).
It is essential to consult with a healthcare professional before undergoing any inflammatory testing to ensure proper evaluation and interpretation of the results.
References:
1. Balkwill, F., & Mantovani, A. (2001). Inflammation and cancer: back to Virchow?. The Lancet, 357(9255), 539-545.
2. Gabitova, G., Kudasheva, F., & Shakirova, A. (2015). Inflammatory markers in early diagnosis of acute appendicitis. International Journal of Inflammation, 2015.
3. Golia, E., Limongelli, G., Natale, F., Fimiani, F., Maddaloni, V., Pariggiano, I., ... & Calabrò, R. (2014). Inflammation and cardiovascular disease: from pathogenesis to therapeutic target. Current Atherosclerosis Reports, 16(9), 435.
4. Hansson, G. K. (2005). Inflammation, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease. New England Journal of Medicine, 352(16), 1685-1695.
5. Libby, P. (2002). Inflammation in atherosclerosis. Nature, 420(6917), 868-874.
6. Ridker, P. M., Rifai, N., Rose, L., Buring, J. E., & Cook, N. R. (2002). Comparison of C-reactive
protein and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in
7. Turner, M. D., Nedjai, B., Hurst, T., & Pennington, D. J. (2014). Cytokines and chemokines: At
the crossroads of cell signalling and inflammatory disease. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular Cell Research, 1843(11), 2563-2582.
These citations provide evidence for the importance of measuring inflammation through lab tests in detecting, monitoring, and treating various health conditions and diseases. Tracking inflammation levels can help
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