An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test, also called a sedimentation rate test or sed rate test, measures how quickly red blood cells sink to the bottom of a test tube. A high rate of ...

Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects older adults. Although the condition can cause ...

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