C-reactive protein test - Mayo Clinic C-reactive protein, also called CRP, is a protein made by the liver The level of CRP increases when there's inflammation in the body A simple blood test can check your C-reactive protein level A high-sensitivity C-reactive protein test, also called hs-CRP test, is more sensitive than a standard C-reactive protein test
Different types of COVID-19 vaccines: How they work Once the protein pieces are made, your cells break down the instructions and get rid of them The mRNA in the vaccine doesn't enter the nucleus of the cell, where DNA is kept Both the Pfizer-BioNTech and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines use mRNA
Calorie calculator - Mayo Clinic If you're pregnant or breast-feeding, are a competitive athlete, or have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs
Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic Protein Choose seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans, peas, soy products, and unsalted nuts and seeds Fruits Encourage your child to eat a variety of fresh, canned, frozen or dried fruits Look for canned fruit that says it's light or packed in its own juice This means it's low in added sugar
Urinalysis - Mayo Clinic Protein Low levels of protein in urine are typical Small increases in protein in urine usually aren't a cause for concern, but larger amounts might indicate a kidney problem Sugar The amount of sugar (glucose) in urine is typically too low to be detected Any detection of sugar on this test usually calls for follow-up testing for diabetes
Multiple myeloma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell Healthy plasma cells help fight infections by making proteins called antibodies