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U.S. healthcare system
Coverage of U.S. healthcare system in the Nexus archive.
- Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test
A new study indicates that the apoB blood test, which measures harmful cholesterol particles, is more effective than standard LDL cholesterol testing for determining who needs intensive treatment. The test could prevent more heart attacks and strokes while being cost-effective for the U.S. healthcare system.