May 2014. The Safe Injection Practices Issue. With medication shortages on the rise, itâs important. to reiterate best practice regarding drugs packaged. in single- and multi-use vials. The chart below. provides at-a-glance understanding of the. differences between these packaging options and.
How often should I have my cholesterol checked? If you are age 20 or older and have not been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association recommends having your cholesterol levels checked every four to six years as part of a cardiovascular risk assessment.
If the fasting lipid profile is normal, a child should be screened again in three to five years. If the cholesterol level is high and the child cannot lower it by lifestyle changes in 6 to 12 months, then it is recommended to start medications such as statins to lower the cholesterol level. Normal cholesterol levels are different for children. Total cholesterol should be less than 170 and the LDL cholesterol should be less than 110. The rationale for these guidelines is that atherosclerosis which leads to heart disease starts very early in life.