Cholesterol Testing for Children
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Cholesterol test for children? Many doctors say yes | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
hamptonroads.com — “It's a medical rite that a lot of middle-aged adults dread: the cholesterol test that sends them scrambling to figure out what all those numbers mean. Now experts are recommending that children have cholesterol screening added to their to-do list as well.” View full resource at hamptonroads.com
Most Recently Shared on November 21, 2011 at 4:46 pm By:
CHKD Hospital and Children's Hospital
CHKD's Dr. Hugh McPhee explains why children as young as 9 need cholesterol screening. #HRVA http://t.co/98G7m7nq
Panel advises testing children for cholesterol - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: (Reuters) - Children from ages 9 to 11 should be routinely screened for high cholesterol so that action can be taken to avoid the development of heart disease, according to new guidelines from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.” View full resource at news.yahoo.com
Most Recently Shared on November 15, 2011 at 2:10 am By:
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Children Should Get Cholesterol Tests, Panel Says - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “All children should be screened for cholesterol levels between ages 9 and 11, and again between ages 17 and 21, even those who are not at an increased risk of high cholesterol and heart disease, according to new guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
Most Recently Shared on November 11, 2011 at 8:44 pm By:
Dr. Tanya R. Altmann Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor
Kids Should Get Screened for High Cholesterol - ABC News http://t.co/6NIeLKDr (via @ABC)
A Wake-Up Call: All Children Should Be Tested for High Cholesterol
children.webmd.com — “New guidelines are urging that all children between the ages of 9 and 11 be screened for high cholesterol.” View full resource at children.webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on November 12, 2011 at 1:25 am By:
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A Wake-Up Call: All Children Should Be Tested for High Cholesterol
m.webmd.com — “New guidelines are urging that all children between the ages of 9 and 11 be screened for high cholesterol.” View full resource at m.webmd.com
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Lipid profiles — do children need the needle test for cholesterol, triglyceride levels? - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Doctors are divided on subjecting some young patients to lipid profiles. But they may be useful.” View full resource at latimes.com
Most Recently Shared on February 27, 2010 at 9:10 pm By:
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The MD: Do kids need a needle test for cholesterol levels? - Los Angeles Times http://bit.ly/adOBOO
Should We Test Teens for High Cholesterol? - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “As many as one in five American adolescents has LDL (bad) cholesterol levels that are too high and HDL (good) cholesterol levels that are too low -- a fact that many doctors say means that it may be time to start regular cholesterol screening as part of back-to-school check-ups.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
Most Recently Shared on January 25, 2010 at 6:02 pm By:
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American teens may be at risk for something that normally strikes in middle age: high cholesterol. (ABC news) http://bit.ly/7VnV4w
APNewsBreak: New advice on kids' cholesterol tests
sfgate.com — “(11-10) 18:31 PST (AP) -- More children should be screened for high cholesterol before puberty, beyond those with a family history of problems, according to wide-ranging new guidelines expected from government-appointed...” View full resource at sfgate.com
Most Recently Shared on November 11, 2011 at 6:05 pm By:
P. Mimi Poinsett MD Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor
APNewsBreak: New advice on kids' cholesterol tests http://t.co/1QPXTsn8 via @sfgate
Symposier - Kids and Cholesterol
symposier.com — “Uploaded and shared in Youtube by: AkronChildrens --" As a result of recent studies, some physicians are recommending cholesterol tests for all children at least 10 years old. In this Children's Channel video podcast, R. Peter Vande Kappelle, MD, a pediatric cardiologist at Akron Children's Hospital, reviews the risk factors for heart disease that may be present in kids, as well as the steps parents can take to ensure their children have a healthy heart.” View full resource at symposier.com
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2011 at 8:10 pm By:
Symposier Endocrino Health Site
As a result of recent studies, physicians are recommending cholesterol tests for children at least 10 years old. http://bit.ly/i4UqnI
High Cholesterol Tests - High Cholesterol Diagnosis, Lipid Panel, LDL Test
healthline.com — “High cholesterol tests diagnose lipid disorder. Tests include lipid panels, LDL tests and Total Cholesterol Tests.” View full resource at healthline.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 4:25 pm By:
#cholesterol Do you have High Cholesterol? Learn about the tests you can undergo to find out. http://w.sns.ly/in542
HIGH CHOLESTEROL diagnostic test and STATIN treatment in children .is wrongTahaMD | TahaMD
tahamd.com — “HIGH CHOLESTEROL diagnostic test and STATIN treatment in children .is wrongTahaMD | TahaMD” View full resource at tahamd.com
Most Recently Shared on March 13, 2012 at 1:49 am By:
ABDALLAH TAHA MD Surgeon, Physician, and Doctor
HIGH CHOLESTEROL diagnostic test and STATIN treatment in children .is wrongTahaMD | TahaMD http://t.co/ZT5G5uYN
Panel Advises Cholesterol Tests for Kids Before Puberty - WSJ.com
online.wsj.com — “Government health experts recommended Friday that all children be tested for high cholesterol before they reach puberty, in an effort to get an early start in preventing cardiovascular disease.” View full resource at online.wsj.com
Most Recently Shared on November 11, 2011 at 11:49 pm By:
New Advice on Kids' Cholesterol Tests http://t.co/sFNufttz
Panel Advises Cholesterol Tests for Kids Before Puberty - WSJ.com
online.wsj.com — “Government health experts recommended Friday that all children be tested for high cholesterol before they reach puberty, in an effort to get an early start in preventing cardiovascular disease.” View full resource at online.wsj.com
Most Recently Shared on November 12, 2011 at 3:30 am By:
Tom Heston, MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician
Panel Urges Cholesterol Testing for Kids - Wall Street Journal http://t.co/SxNSYATb #medicine
Children's HIV Drugs May Cause High Cholesterol:
health.msn.com — “Children's HIV Drugs May Cause High Cholesterol:” View full resource at health.msn.com
Most Recently Shared on August 5, 2011 at 6:39 pm By:
Children's HIV Drugs May Cause High Cholesterol: http://on-msn.com/pB6zZn
Should Children Be Screened for High Cholesterol?
emaxhealth.com — “National recommendations call for doctors to check cholesterol levels in children and adolescents when parents or grandparents have been diagnosed wit...” View full resource at emaxhealth.com
Most Recently Shared on July 12, 2010 at 12:54 pm By:
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Should Children Be Screened for High Cholesterol? - eMaxHealth http://bit.ly/bCfydL
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CHKD
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Dr. Tanya R. Altmann
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