On call: CRP in older men
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CRP in older men
Q. I've been hearing a lot about C-reactive protein and heart attacks. I want to stay healthy, but I'm 73 years old, and there seems to be a new worry in every newspaper I read. At my age, does this protein make any difference?
A. Congratulations on your good health — and on keeping up with developments in medicine.
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