VTT has developed a device for measuring inflammation value at home, for use by consumers and professionals

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a portable device for measuring inflammation levels quickly in home environment.“The device is intended for healthcare professionals or patients themselves at home. It is about the same size as a blood pressure monitor,” says Marika Kurkinen, project manager from VTT.CRP or C-reactive protein is an inflammation marker. CRP concentration rises fairly rapidly in blood during bacterial infections. The doctor may order CRP measurements in case he or she is suspecting an inflammation as the cause of the patient’s symptoms. CRP