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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
Podcasts and Videos Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part I of V: an introduction to lipidology October 15, 2018 Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part II of V: Lipid metrics, lipid measurements, and cholesterol regulation October 16, 2018... more
Join the Genetics Work Group! The functions of the Cardiometabolic Work Group include: The section will be asked to propose topics and speakers for meetings Raise awareness among the membership and potential NLA members about the section... more
Q: How did your career path lead you to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and what does it mean to you to apply your knowledge and experience to the health and well-being of current and former servicemen and women? A: I was originally part of the faculty at University of Buffalo. Being... more
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
Despite the fact that high LDL-C (bad cholesterol) is a critical heart health factor for adults, 71 percent of Americans surveyed (n=2,033) are not sure of or do not recall their LDL-C (bad cholesterol) levels, according to the initial results from the Cholesterol Counts Poll released today... more