Diabetes and Dyslipidemia Screening in Pediatric Practice.
Mo Med
; 121(3): 206-211, 2024.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38854609
ABSTRACT
The incidence of diabetes and hyperlipidemia are increasing at rapid rates in children. These conditions are associated with increased risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications causing major morbidity and mortality later in life. Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce the lifelong risk of complications from these diseases, exemplifying the importance of screening in the pediatric population. The following article presents a summary of the current guidelines for diabetes and hyperlipidemia screening in pediatric patients.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Mass Screening
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Dyslipidemias
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Mo Med
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
United States