1.1.5.7.5 Lipid Measurement for Clinical Lipidology (cholesterol oxidase, etc.)

Letter From the Lipid Spin Editor: Lipidology is not "Other-ology" - Can Social Media Help?

The field of Clinical Lipidology is growing slowly. Each year new members of the National Lipid Association are approved, and every year some of them choose to pursue training and certification pathways via the ACCL and ABCL. Many of our members have an interest in lipidology, but may spend most of... more

Letter From the Lipid Spin Editors: NLA CME: A Culture of Policing Ourselves

Lipid Spin is but one NLA educational offering. As editors we are pleased to bring these issues to clinicians on a regular basis. Lipid Spin is peer reviewed. The subject matter is always trying to address how we can better take care of the patients/clients we serve. Our focus is prevention.... more

Member Spotlight: Barbara S. Wiggins, PharmD

For Barbara Wiggins, PharmD, a typical work day involves working up patients, managing medication reconciliation, verifying doses, compliance, and completing rounds as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team. Her spare time is divided into providing input on patient management, counseling... more

Lipid Luminations: The Controversy Over Universal Cholesterol Screening for Children

In 2011, the NLA and the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) sponsored expert panel on Integrated Cardiovascular Risk Reduction for Children and Adolescents each recommended universal lipid screening of United States children at age 9-11 years.1,2 Prior reports recommended cholesterol... more