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Background In the United States, hypertension accounts for more cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths than any other modifiable CVD risk factor and is second only to cigarette smoking as a preventable cause of death. In 2010, high blood pressure (BP) was the leading cause of death and disability... more
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 18 million deaths in 2017 with 859,125 of those occurring in the United States – a number higher than death from all forms of cancer combined.(1) Unfortunately, this global number is anticipated to rise to... more
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The recently published PREDIMED trial is a landmark study assessing the efficacy of a dietary intervention in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The authors used a parallel group design and randomized subjects from multiple centers in Spain. Subjects were men ages 55 to 80 and women... more
Interviewed by NLA Membership Manager Brandi Rawls. What triggered your interest in medicine? Most of us who go into medical fields are natural rescuers. As a little girl, I filled up drawers in my house for broken popsicle sticks, rocks and other inanimate objects that looked broken or old... more
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Structure, Function, Dietary Sources Trans fatty acids (TFAs) are industrially produced during the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils and they contain at least one double bond in the trans configuration. Smaller amounts are found naturally in meat and dairy products as a result of... more
The focus of this article is to provide a guide for clinicians and patients to effectively navigate the healthcare system in general, as well as in terms of specific lipid-related health concerns. Lennert Griese et al. in their 2020 article, “Challenges in Navigating the Health Care System:... more