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Increasing obesity is one the most important healthcare problems in United States and has become a major focus of recent government initiatives to improve the health of the country.
The serious effects of obesity are even greater in Indians and other South Asians especially in the case of obesity around the waist. Although, Body Mass index (BMI) is the commonest measure of obesity we now know that a more dangerous type of obesity is “Abdominal Obesity”. “Abdominal”, sometimes called “central”, obesity which is best measured by waist size.

Recent survey shows need for triglyceride testing and improved reporting by health care providers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 2014) — In response to recent survey findings, the National Lipid Association (NLA) announces a nationwide educational campaign to raise awareness within target consumer audiences. Their goal is to encourage patient education and drive discussions around lipid management and the resulting consequences for high cholesterol and triglycerides.

From University of Miami: For Carl E. Orringer, M.D., the newest faculty member in the Cardiovascular Division, the move from Cleveland to Miami is a homecoming. Orringer is a triple ’Cane, with a B.A. in chemistry (1970), an M.D. (1974) and a residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital (1977). Thirty-seven years later, he’s back, bringing with him a high-profile cardiovascular disease-prevention program that he developed.

“Everything is coming full circle,” Orringer said. “I feel an allegiance to UM, and bringing the program here is my way of saying thank you.”