Publications by authors named "Dana M Miller"
Public Health Genomics
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition that leads to high cholesterol levels from a young age, affecting about 1 in 250 people, but screening rates are alarmingly low at 1-10% despite effective treatments.*
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- Key informants in FH were interviewed to identify barriers to screening, which included issues like patient recruitment, provider discomfort, and a lack of public health support.*
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- Successful FH screening requires better awareness, communication among stakeholders, and tailored strategies at various levels, with a focus on utilizing tools like electronic medical records and streamlined processes for effective implementation.*
