Article 6QWCD New blood test could help spot children at risk of serious illnesses, study finds

New blood test could help spot children at risk of serious illnesses, study finds

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Lipid analysis using existing machines could give warning of type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease, researchers say

Scientists say a new blood test that analyses lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of serious health conditions including type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease.

Researchers at King's College London said the test capitalised on a link between lipids and diseases affecting metabolism in children, and could serve as an early warning system for potentially life-threatening illnesses.

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