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Discuss this article at www.lipid.org/lipidspin “I have never once dribbled the whole field and scored a goal by myself.” — Abby Wambach (retired US Women’s Soccer great) I am honored to have the unique opportunity to address LipidSpin readers as both its co-editor and guest editor (outgoing... more
Led by the efforts of Carl Orringer, MD, FNLA, the National Lipid Association (NLA) has released the updated NLA Self-Assessment Program (NLA-SAP). The new program — now available for purchase — improves on the already existing NLA product that will continue to enhance your... 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
Pittsburgh — Today, the National Lipid Association (NLA) published its Part Two Recommendations based on a panel of independent experts, available now on the Journal of Clinical Lipidology website. Part Two of the NLA Recommendations reinforce the importance of lifestyle... more
Discuss this article at www.lipid.org/lipidspin It has been more than 30 years since the first National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) lipid treatment guideline was published in January 1988 in the Archives of Internal Medicine.(1) At the time, few clinical practice guidelines existed.... more
Led by the efforts of Carl Orringer, MD, FNLA, the National Lipid Association (NLA) has released the updated NLA Self-Assessment Program (NLA-SAP). The new program — now available for purchase — improves on the already existing NLA product that will continue to... 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
Are you active on Twitter? If so, the NLA (@nationallipid) would like to invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 23 at 7 pm ET, for our first ever #NLAchat! What is a Twitter chat? A tweet chat is a live Twitter conversation, focused on a topic and moderated by a host. To... more
Clinical Case The patient is a 67-year-old white gentleman with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension (HTN), 20-pack-year smoking history, and dyslipidemia. He presented to the Lipidology Clinic for a follow-up of his diabetes and atherogenic dyslipidemia. He has never experienced any... more
This special symposium was held at the 2013 NLA Annual Scientific Sessions this past May in Las Vegas, NV with audio and slide highlights captured for additional viewing. This activity defines HoFH and discusses the marked cardiovascular risk associated with this diagnosis. Please join our panel of... more