Study: New tests not better at predicting heart risks

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-06-30

Results from two new studies suggest that tests for biomarkers of cardiac risk--including inflammation-linked C-reactive protein (CRP)--are no better than using older, established factors such as smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, and physical activity to predict a person's heart risks. Read full story >

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Study: New tests not better at predicting heart risks

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