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Study: Children should have cholesterol checked
October 03, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
The Primordial Cholesterol Therapy: Exercise
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...dramatic of a change in your standard cholesterol blood test. I know some people who after... Read more »
Investing in heart health
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...testing demonstrates no long-term benefit. Screen blood testing for markers: CRP (C reactive... Read more »
Your annual physical: It's especially important if you have Herpes
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...women and men aged 20 and up, having a cholesterol blood test every five years is sufficient. If... Read more »
Exercise and Peripheral Arterial Disease
By David Mendosa , Health ExpertSince I knew almost nothing about peripheral arterial disease (PAD), I jumped at the chance to talk... Read more »
"Your heart disease is 'genetic'"
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...identifiable and treatable. Identification involves blood tests that are no more difficult than... Read more »
Health Guide
What is Cholesterol?: A Patient Guide
...should have their cholesterol and triglyceride levels measured at least once every five years. This blood test is done after a nine- to 14-hour fast and provides information about your total... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Diagnosis
...hypertension (no other disorder is present) and whether organ damage is present. They include the following:Blood tests and a urinalysis. (Performed to check for a number of factors, including... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis
...tests to detect any bleeding. They include a rectal exam, a complete blood count, and a fecal occult blood test (FOBT). The FOBT tests for hidden (called occult) blood in stools. Typically, the... Read more »Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Ehrlichiosis
...fever, chills, headache, and muscle pains. Vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite are also common. Blood tests may indicate a low blood platelet count, low white blood cell count, and increased... Read more »Colon and Rectal Cancers: Follow-up Testing
...lower-risk patients with Stage I or II colorectal cancer.Other TestsASCO does not recommend other follow-up blood tests such as complete blood count (CBC), liver function tests, fecal occult blood... Read more »Images
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