Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Research

I wrote a research paper regarding Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates which was published in the Journal of Student Research. My research question is, ‘What does an elevated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) indicate about the body’s inflammatory process, and how can this be used to diagnose various disorders?’. Though ESR’s are commonly measured in regular blood tests, their data is often not focused on or utilized. I hope to find out a trend or understand the complex relationship between ESR levels and different inflammatory diseases. By gaining a deeper understanding of this relationship and various medical conditions.

I could potentially add to more precise clinical decision making and open up a new avenue for therapeutic interventions. Through my research I could understand how we can use ESR data as a screening tool, a way to monitor disease activity, and guide further investigation. Additionally, I could connect my findings to pathophysiology and integrate it with other biomarkers. For this research paper, I collected primary data by requesting 75 individuals for their blood reports. I analysed the ESR of 100 patients and identified trends. I used this analysis to predict long-term results and I identified specific diseases which are related to these elevated ESR levels. In short, I found a correlation between high levels of ESR and diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis.