The rise of cholesterol testing: how much is unnecessary.
BACKGROUND: Laboratory testing has increased dramatically over recent decades, which is a consequence particularly of repeat testing or monitoring, as either a response to treatment or follow-up. AIM: To assess rates of measurement of lipid levels (total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, trigl...
Main Authors: | Doll, H, Shine, B, Kay, J, James, T, Glasziou, P |
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Format: | Journal article |
Sprog: | English |
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2011
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