Dr. Barry Dworkin

Before screening toddlers cholesterol level to predict genetic risk of heart disease, long-term outcome and risk/benefit need to be fleshed out

Health Headlines Commentary for October 27, 2016

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Cholesterol tests for toddlers sound crazy but may help prevent heart disease

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Study recommends screening toddlers for heart disease risk

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