Table 2.
Values of CRP levels according to predefined groups
| All | Cachectic | Non-cachectic | p-value (C vs. NC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All |
22.78 (+/−37.5) |
34.18 (+/−51.9) |
17.57 (+/−27.5) |
p = 0.021* |
| Hematological |
15.98 (+/−36.1) |
32.90 (+/−64.5) |
9.75 (+/−12.9) |
p = 0.1 |
| Non-hematological |
28.71 (+/−39.1) |
35.26 (+/−43.0) |
25.55 (+/−35.6) |
p = 0.27 |
| p-value (H vs. NH) | p = 0.048* | p = 0.43 | p = 0.01* |
Abbreviations H = hematological, NH = non-hematological, C = cachectic, NC = non-cachectic. Values of CRP levels are in mg/l. *statistically significant.
(mean +/− standard deviation).