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Why do doctors recommend an ESR test during an infection? What high or low ESR levels mean

The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test measures how quickly red blood cells (RBCs) settle at the bottom of a test tube ...
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Long-term elevated inflammation raises ILD risk in rheumatoid arthritis

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Persistently elevated ESR and CRP in patients with RA were associated with greater risk for interstitial lung ...
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PsA: TNF Inhibitors May Reduce Disease Activity Long-term

Almost two thirds (64%) of patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who were receiving tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) inhibitors achieved a state of minimal disease activity (MDA), according to a ...
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Fever, Rash, and Swelling: Don't Miss This Diagnosis

This presentation fits within a diagnostic territory of an autoimmune disorder, a systemic inflammatory disorder, malignancy, and an infection. Let's further examine the differential diagnosis.