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All U.S. children between the ages of 9 and 11 should be screened for high cholesterol, according to new guidelines endorsed by the nation's leading group of pediatricians. U.S. News & World Report - November 11, 2011
The National Lipid Association (NLA) has named Matthew Ito, PharmD (’86), as its new president. Membership of the NLA includes physicians, pharmacists, researchers, nurses, physician assistants and dietitians. USC School of Pharmacy News – June 2013
The window for nominations to NLA and Chapter leadership positions is now open through February 28, 2021. Open positions include: National Lipid Association positions include: At-Large Board Member (up to 7) Chapter positions include: President-Elect Treasurer... more
Further results from the two phase 3 trials of the omega-3 fatty acid product ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (AMR101, Amarin), which showed the agent reduced triglycerides without increasing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and reduced the number of atherogenic particles, were presented last week... more
Responses from healthcare workers show significant barriers to prescriptions PCSK9 Inhibitors Survey Findings Infographic Download PCSK9 Inhibitors Approval Checklist Download JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The National Lipid Association (NLA) released on Wednesday the results of its survey on... more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a Drug Safety Communication on July 20, 2021, concerning the removal of the strongest warning against using statins during pregnancy. The warning states that statins should never be used in any patients during pregnancy. After reviewing recent... more
When Kennedi Thompson started developing xanthomas – fatty deposits that appear as white, raised bumps on the skin – her parents initially thought she was having an allergic reaction. Fox News - January 18, 2012
Amit Khera, M.D., Saskia Neher, Ph.D., each earn two-year grant for lipid disorder research NLA Junior Faculty Research Award Information JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The National Lipid Association (NLA) announced on Thursday the recipients of its inaugural Junior Faculty Research Awards for... more
Novartis announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Leqvio (inclisiran) as an adjunct to diet and maximally tolerated statin therapy for the treatment of adults with clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH... more
Heart disease is the biggest killer in the country. But an argument is raging about a popular way of preventing it. Wall Street Journal - January 23, 2012