A test to measure sedimentation of red blood cells so as to measure the rate of inflammation ... and dividing that product by the number of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in that volume.

A study finds Sjögren’s disease patients have 70% higher mortality risk, with infections, cancers, cardiovascular issues, and factors like age, low C4, and heart failure.

Recent research demonstrates that erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) increases during pregnancy. Also, both gestational age and haemoglobin concentration significantly influence ESR. Recent ...