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Iowa doctors back cholesterol tests for children in new guidance
A NIH panel and the American Academy of Pediatrics urge cholesterol screening for ages 9 to 11 to head off heart damage. Tests cost about 80 dollars and insurance often covers them. most kids would first try diet and exercise before drugs. Iowa experts say the guidance will be widely adopted, while noting concerns over early statin use and industry ties. The AP helped with the report.
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Des Hones
Journal
Pediatrics
National Institutes of Health
American Academy of Pediatrics
Iowa
Jennifer Robinson
University of Iowa Public Health
Robinson
United States
Ken Cheyne
Des Moines
Blank Children’s Hospital