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The Use of High-Sensitivity Assays for C-reactive Protein in Clinical Practice
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Title The Use of High-Sensitivity Assays for C-reactive Protein in Clinical Practice
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/17105?src=rss
Description The relevance of hsCRP testing in the primary and secondary prevention settings are reviewed. What do the data say and do they support proposed guidelines for clinical use of hsCRP tests? Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Aug 22, 2008
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