Point-of-care (POC) testing can significantly increase routine lipid screening of preteen patients, according to findings from a study published in Pediatrics. At the beginning of the study, testing ...

• Using an interactive, online, shared decision-making tool should be considered when counseling patients. • For patients without CVD, nonfasting lipid testing is recommended only every 5 to 10 years ...

A previously healthy 11-year-old girl with a body mass index (BMI) in the 20th percentile for age presents with her parents for a well-child examination. She eats a balanced diet and plays soccer five ...

Most people opt for a medical test to assess their heart health based on measurable health markers. These lipids, as they are referred to in medical terms, primarily measure total cholesterol levels ...

The innovative program from the Family Heart Foundation includes being able to order a free test kit for an at-home blood lipid panel and track your results online, as well as the ability to discuss ...

Clinicians receive conflicting advice on whether to order blood tests to screen for lipids in children. A new study could add to the confusion. Researchers found that a combination of physical proxy ...

The Cardiological Society of India (CSI) on Thursday unveiled the first-ever Indian guidelines for dyslipidemia management, a critical risk factor for cardiovascular and peripheral artery diseases.