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• In >95% of patients, high triglycerides reflect the burden of the effects of more than 30 genes involved in triglyceride pathways
• Published in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology,¹ Free to download from 31 January – 28 February 2014 at http://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(13)70191-8/fulltext

2014 NLA Honors & Awards

To honor the exceptional professionals in our ranks, the NLA has established several types of recognition. We are currently seeking nominations for the following awards, to be presented at the 2014 Annual Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Florida (May 1-4, 2014):

Fellow of the NLA 

The National Lipid Association along with a panel of outside experts from various disciplines convened for a workshop in late July to examine how health information technology (HIT) can be used, to effectively improve LDL-C goal attainment. The workshop committee of experts included participants from academic medical centers, health care policy organizations, large health care systems, as well as members from the HIT and pharmaceutical industries.