Lipid-based blood test for children

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New blood test could help identify children’s health risks, study shows

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New blood test that analyses lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of serious health conditions including type two diabetes, liver and heart disease.

Researchers at King’s College London said the test capitalises on a link between lipids and diseases affecting metabolism in children.

Doctors could spot early signs of disease in children quicker and help them access treatment.

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