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Once again, welcome to our region. From the endless smooth coastline of California to the pristine and rocky Oregon and Washington coasts. From the best snow in the world in Utah and Idaho to the big sky country of Montana. From Nevada and the last frontier of Alaska to the idyllic dreamscape of... more
This year, Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Awareness Day is on September 23, 2015. It was initiated by The FH Foundation as part of their mission to raise awareness of FH in the public. The FH Foundation is a patient-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to education... more
h3{ margin-bottom:10px; } Early Career Development Committee The Early Career Development Committee promotes career development for future leaders in the field of Lipidology, including Associate Members. The committee will provide a mentoring program,... more
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change, that lives within the means available, and works cooperatively against common threats”. - Charles Erasmus Darwin It is always my pleasure to... more
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi have announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administraion (FDA) has approved Praluent® (alirocumab) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and unstable angina requiring hospitalization in adults with established cardiovascular (CV)... more
The Nominating Committees for the NLA and its Chapters have completed their work for 2015 and have submitted a recommendation for officers and directors at large for the terms available. The slate will be presented for election by the members at the Annual Business Meeting in Chicago during... more
The lipid hypothesis states that elevated plasma cholesterol, more specifically, LDL cholesterol, has a causal role in the development of coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases. This hypothesis has been debated for over 150 years. Cholesterol was first discovered in bile and in... more
Pamela Morris, MD presents her update on clinical trials at the 2018 Scientific Sessions in Las Vegas, Nevada.
By Peter H. Jones, MD, FACP, FNLA The National Lipid Association (NLA) is excited about the upcoming 2014 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions (Nov. 15-19, Chicago). This is the premier meeting exploring all of the latest news and science related to heart and vascular disease,... more
2026 #NLASessions Media Ambassador Program Program Overview The 2026 #NLASessions Media Ambassador Program empowers NLA's next generation of lipidologists — fellows-in-training, residents, associate members, and LSP recipients — to amplify NLA's mission, grow our digital presence, and bring... more