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The National Lipid Association ("NLA") plays an important role in reaching out to healthcare professionals, patients, and other groups. Our members guide research, discover new therapies, and engage in high quality medical practice. The NLA offers educational opportunities that help translate... more
The NLA expert panel’s consensus emphasizes that non-HDL-C is a better primary target for modification than LDL-C, and is now considered as a co-target with LDL-C. The main conclusions of the NLA panel include: 1. An elevated level of cholesterol carried by circulating apolipoprotein (... more
The National Lipid Association Addresses the Safety of Statins and Provides Recommendations to Clinicians and Patients The National Lipid Association (NLA) recently convened an Expert Panel on Statin Safety to examine various aspects of statin therapy and to determine its safety, patient... more
li{ margin-bottom: 10px; } In June of 2013, the Health Quality Research Committee was tasked by Merck and Company to perform a research project to identify and understand the barriers that exist and prevent patients from reaching their LDL-C goals as it relates to health information... more
h3{ margin-bottom: 10px } li{ margin-bottom: 10px } Statins play a critical role in reducing the risk of heart disease. Not only are the benefits greatly appreciated by both physicians and patients, the majority of statins are also well tolerated. Despite this, many patients discontinue... more
The NLA aims to provide its members with relevant information and tools to succeed in the frequently changing healthcare landscape. View the documents below for resources provided by NLA members. Check back later to view new resources. Resources Webinar: ... more
Join us for our virtual business meeting! On behalf of the National Lipid Association, the 2020 Annual Business Meeting will be held electronically Monday, June 8, 2020 from 6:00-6:30 PM ET. Agenda: President’s Introduction Secretary / Treasurer’s Report Nominating... more
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View the NLA & Chapter Board Resrouces below: 2020-2021 Board Resource Packet Orientation Webinar Orientation Webinar Slides × Close
Jointly Sponsored Session with National Lipid Association and European Atherosclerosis Society From the NLA 2024 Scientific Sessions in Las Vegas, NV This session was provided with educational grant support from Amgen and Esperion