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It really is fascinating how fast time flies because it seems like just yesterday I was taking the reins from Joyce Ross, MSN, CRNP, FNLA and beginning my term as National Lipid Association President. And here I am now about to wish Alan Brown, MD, FNLA the very best as he begins his term. As I... more
This Expert Clinical Review highlights the importance of a collaborative approach to the management of dyslipidemia and other cardiometabolic risk factors, including improved diagnosis and treatment, enhanced access to facilitation of lifestyle interventions, the optimization of pharmacotherapy,... more
The new ICD-10 Codes were released by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Two new specific codes for FH have been approved: E78.01: Familial hypercholesterolemia Z83.42: Family history of familial hypercholesterolemia The National Lipid Association (NLA) in... more
It is truly an honor to serve as President of the Midwest Lipid Association; following in the steps of those who have brought energy, knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity to the role. It is a somewhat daunting responsibility! We face the continued challenge of providing... more
The Foundation of the NLA constantly strives to support research, medical education and community outreach activities, particularly those that fall within our primary areas of focus for grant funding: children, genetic disorders, Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), primordial prevention, and... more
The agenda will be updated throughout the planning process as new information and outcomes data is released.
New CLM-SAP Coming Soon The NLA is working on a new Complex Lipid Management Self-Assessment Program (CLM-SAP) on the 2018 Multisociety Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol. The revised guideline emphasizes reducing risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) through lipid... more
Good morning, I know many of you may be away but I wanted to reach out to those of you who have had experience caring for children with HOFH. I have a 6 yo with HOFH (genetically confirmed) with LDL-c levels at diagnosis at age 4.5 years in the 800-900 mg/dL range with low HDL-c... more