Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Children
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Pediatric familial hypercholesterolemia indication for Crestor
theheart.org — “The FDA has approved rosuvastatin for use in children aged 10 to 17 years old with familial hypercholesterolemia.” View full resource at theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on October 16, 2009 at 9:14 pm By:
heartwire: Rosuvastatin cleared for pediatric FH http://bit.ly/4EbBZV
Children and Cholesterol
heart.org — “There is compelling evidence that the atherosclerotic process begins in childhood and progresses slowly into adulthood.” View full resource at heart.org
Most Recently Shared on September 9, 2010 at 1:24 pm By:
Teens, children and even babies can have high cholesterol, http://twurl.nl/rlo36l
Study: The Case for Universal Cholesterol Screening in Children - TIME
time.com — “Current government recommendation suggest screening for high cholesterol in children with a family history of heart disease or high cholesterol, but this misses many at-risk kids” View full resource at time.com
Most Recently Shared on July 12, 2010 at 6:04 am By:
Meatless Monday Health Organization
The Case for Universal Cholesterol Screening in Kids - TIME http://ht.ly/2bt5Y
Cholesterol
americanheart.org — “Cholesterol can be both good and bad, so it's important to learn what cholesterol is, how it affects your health and how to manage your blood cholesterol levels.” View full resource at americanheart.org
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Sept. is #Cholesterol Awareness Month - learn the hows and whys of managing your levels http://twurl.nl/mimje2
Selective cholesterol screening
theheart.org — “Using a family history of premature cardiovascular disease or premature hyperlipidemia to guide cholesterol screening in children misses a number of children who would be candidates for drug therapy, according to a new report. Universal screening, say researchers, would allow for earlier diagnoses of significant dyslipidemia and reduce the risk of future disease.” View full resource at theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on July 12, 2010 at 9:58 pm By:
Selective cholesterol screening missing kids who qualify for drug therapy: Using a family history of premature car... http://bit.ly/aTGkUj
Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis in Children
americanheart.org — “There is compelling evidence that the atherosclerotic process begins in childhood and progresses slowly into adulthood. Then it often leads to coronary heart disease, the major cause of death in the United States.” View full resource at americanheart.org
Most Recently Shared on February 23, 2010 at 2:31 pm By:
RT @ajshahlansing: Check out this heart health blog: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4499
Study Shows Children May Be Able To Eat Before Cholesterol Test
medicalnewstoday.com — “Physicians usually ask children to fast overnight before a cholesterol test. New research shows that this may not always be necessary.Cholesterol testing can be very difficult for famil” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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MedicalNewsToday: Study Shows Children May Be Able To Eat Before Cholesterol Test http://bit.ly/cdIIEm Full http://bit.ly/cIm46n
The 'skinny' on children and cholesterol
abc15.com — “, Phoenix Arizona news, breaking news, local news, weather radar, traffic from ABC15 News | ABC15.com” View full resource at abc15.com
Most Recently Shared on August 2, 2010 at 5:16 pm By:
The ‘skinny’ on children and cholesterol … http://dld.bz/pGUy #health
Cholesterol Screening (Adults and Children)
americanheart.es — “Public screenings have the potential to detect large numbers of people with high blood cholesterol levels besides those detected in the physician's office.” View full resource at americanheart.es
Most Recently Shared on August 14, 2010 at 8:30 am By:
Tammi Jacobs Health Professional
Cholesterol Screening (Adults and Children) - americanheart.es http://bit.ly/9i0WsC
Family Med Medical News about Child Cholesterol Dietary Fiber
mdlinx.com — “Dietary fiber does not displace energy but is associated with decreased serum cholesterol concentrations in healthy children” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on January 14, 2010 at 3:32 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Med: Dietary fiber does not displace energy but is associated with decreased serum cholesterol concentrations in health http://url4.eu/181SZ
Current Screening Guidelines Miss Children With High Cholesterol - Physician's First Watch
firstwatch.jwatch.org — “Limiting pediatric cholesterol screening to children with positive family histories misses a substantial number who might benefit from treatment, according to a Pediatrics study. Researchers examined data on some 20,000 fifth-graders in West Virginia who . . . LINK(S):” View full resource at firstwatch.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on July 15, 2010 at 1:19 am By:
PartnersInPediatrics Physician, Doctor, and Pediatrician
RT @Physns1stWatch Current Screening Guidelines Miss Children With High #Cholesterol http://bit.ly/dvDdQy #pediatrics
Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin Therapy for Children With Familial Hypercholesterolemia -- Avis et al. 55 (11): 1121 -- Journal of the American College of Cardiology
content.onlinejacc.org — “Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin Therapy for Children With Familial Hypercholesterolemia -- Avis et al. 55 (11): 1121 -- Journal of the American College of Cardiology” View full resource at content.onlinejacc.org
Most Recently Shared on March 9, 2010 at 1:06 am By:
M Auron MD Doctor, Pediatrician, Internist, and Physician
Rosuvasatatin in children with familial hypercholesterolemia - http://bit.ly/bT1uVq
James Hubbard’s My Family Doctor Blog » Blog Archive » Treating children with cholesterol medication. Did the AAP strike a nerve?
familydoctormag.com — “James Hubbard’s My Family Doctor Blog » Blog Archive » Treating children with cholesterol medication. Did the AAP strike a nerve?” View full resource at familydoctormag.com
Most Recently Shared on October 1, 2008 at 4:50 pm By:
Leigh Ann Otte Health Magazine
Treating kids with cholesterol meds--or, how the AAP caused "outrage, controversy and indignation." http://snurl.com/3zv0w
All Children Should Have Cholesterol Screened: Study
healthcentral.com — “All Children Should Have Cholesterol Screened: Study” View full resource at healthcentral.com
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CholesterolNetwork: All Children Should Have Cholesterol Screened: Study http://bit.ly/9pzv61 Full http://bit.ly/bWHwwF
Controlling cholesterol in children - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Some new cholesterol drugs may have risks, but the risks may be worth taking.” View full resource at latimes.com
Most Recently Shared on March 1, 2010 at 5:09 pm By:
Hasbro Hosp/Nancy Children's Hospital and Hospital
Are the cholesterol drugs for kids worth the risk? Controlling cholesterol in children: http://bit.ly/daRghz
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