Why inflammation is a hot topic.

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
  • Additional Information
    • Abstract:
      The article offers information on chronic systemic inflammation which is also called inflammaging as it increases with age. It states that it is caused due to genetic and lifestyle factors and can lead to diseases like type 2 diabetes, obesity, asthma and coronary artery disease. It mentions that since it is complex inflammatory chemical markers like prostaglandins and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) are used to measure it. It discusses how it is associated with heart diseases. INSET: Time for CRP testing?.