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Fall 2022
Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease that affects us throughout our lifetime. Although we know a lot about its process, much more needs to be elucidated. One of my professors said, “the best statin in the world will only reduce cardiovascular events by 50%; our challenge is what causes... more
Q: Why do you support DE&I for NLA? A: I believe that people from all walks of life, regardless of their color, sex, socioeconomic status, and religion should be equally respected. We should see them as who they are rather than what they appear as externally. I feel that the concept of DE... more
Introduction Obesity is a chronic, relapsing, heterogenous disease characterized by impaired energy regulation and inflammation... more
Introduction Cardiometabolic syndrome, also known as “metabolic syndrome,” refers to a constellation of metabolic abnormalities and cardiovascular risk factors clustered in a given patient. The definitions have varied over time, but all retain key features (Table). There has been debate as to... more
This issue is sponsored by the Northeast and Southeast Lipid Associations
Cardiometabolic Disease and Polyphenols Cardiometabolic disease is the concurrence of several disease states, including impaired glucose tolerance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and visceral adiposity. These risk factors predispose patients to chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus,... more
I feel so fortunate to be able to write this. I am honored to lead the NLA as the 2022-2023 president. Having been involved in the NLA for nearly its full 20-year history, I look forward to helping shape the organization’s efforts for the next year. The expansion of the Diversity, Equity and... more
ka·lei·do·scope | \ kə-ˈlī-də-ˌskōp \ Definition of ‘kaleidoscope’ The name is derived from the Greek words kalos (“beautiful”), eïdos (“form”), and skopeïn (“to view”). 1. an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat... more
“Rust Never Sleeps” – Neil Young “A man (woman) is only as old as his (her) arteries”- Sir William Osler We know that cardiometabolic disease is foundational for many chronic illnesses - atherosclerosis, diabetes, dyslipidemia, stroke, hypertension, even cancer... more
The first SELA board meeting of the year took place on 7/11/22 and virtually commenced by welcoming members to their new respective positions. Responsibilities and expectations were explained as set forth in the NLA by-laws. The board also discussed plans for the LipidSpin and are thrilled to have... more