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CRP Levels at Admission Tied to Stroke Outcome
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Title CRP Levels at Admission Tied to Stroke Outcome
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/702746?src=rss
Description Levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) measured within 24 hours of stroke onset are associated with the severity of the event and long-term mortality, Norwegian researchers report in an April 28th publication in BMC Neurology. Reuters Health Information
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Date May 15, 2009
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