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Joyce Ross, MSN, ANP, CLS, CRNP, FPCNA, FNLA, assumed her role as president of the National Lipid Association (NLA) during the business meeting held Saturday, May 21, 2016, in conjunction with the 2016 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. “We’re no longer in our infancy. We’re... more
From TheHeart.org: Amsterdam, the Netherlands - An analysis of four phase-2 studies testing the effectiveness of AMG145 (Amgen), a human monoclonal antibody that inhibits proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), showed the drug reduces LDL cholesterol by 43% to 64%, depending on the... more
Imagine the following scenario: Your patient presents for a routine follow-up appointment. As you review the chart you realize the labs, blood pressure, and/or weight deteriorated since the last visit. You recall sharing valuable clinical pearls with the patient and providing... more
The Heat is On! Foundation Takeover Thursday, May 29 | 7:15 – 8:30pm ET Let the Foundation of the NLA take over Opening Night of the #NLASessions—Miami style. We’re cranking up the energy and setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend with The Heat is On! Foundation Takeover. Join... more
The Foundation of the National Lipid Association continues to work on increasing its visibility as well as efforts to increase awareness of lipid disorders and management. We are continuing to work in the area of underdiagnosed and undertreated lipid disorders. We have also continued our popular... more
h3{ margin-bottom:10px; } Membership Recruitment and Retention Committee The Membership Recruitment and Retention Committee will focus on NLA's member retention programs. The committee will query/survey members, lapsed members, and non-members for... more
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released its Final Recommendation Statement on Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Screening. NLA leadership disagrees with this release and communicated twice to USPSTF about the implications of this statement. The... more
The NLA, in collaboration with Guideline Central, has created a convenient pocket guide based on its recently released Recommendations for Patient-Centered Management of Dyslipidemia. The new pocket guide titled “Dyslipidemia” is a quick-reference tool for healthcare providers on best... more