Winter 2016

From the NLA President: Dedicated Professionals Moving Forward

It has been a very busy time at the National Lipid Association (NLA) and within our NLA chapters. We continue to move forward with integrating our work with other like-minded organizations. We were pleased to welcome a presentation on genetic counseling to help our members understand what can be... more

From the MWLA President: Guidelines, Evidence-Based, Precision, Personalized Medicine: Facing the Challenge in the Elderly

I am honored and humbled to be serving as president of the Midwest Lipid Association (MWLA). The Midwest Chapter did a tremendous job preparing for this edition of the LipidSpin, which focuses on lipids and aging. The contributions from our NLA colleagues within the Midwest Chapter are outstanding... more

From the LipidSpin Editor: Medication Costs a Concern, Especially in Older Patients

I love the theme of this edition of the LipidSpin, Lipids & Aging. When you read through the various articles, you will find outstanding discussions regarding the many aspects of treating older patients. Whenever I treat older patients with dyslipidemia, I always start by considering the... more

Clinical Feature: Risk Factors and Lifestyle Considerations in Older Adults

You can’t miss it. At the mall, at the gym, in your office, the percentage of older Americans is growing. By the year 2020 there will be more than 55 million Americans older than 65.1 Medically, we know not to treat kids just like “little adults” and we should have this same respect for differences... more