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The NLA aims to provide its members with relevant information on therapies for lipid disorders and the barriers to using certain therapies in order to raise the standard of clinical lipidology and in turn provide enhanced care for patients. The NLA authors articles and creates practical tools to... more
The 2021 NELA Chapter is happy to co-sponsor this edition of the LipidSpin, along with our SELA colleagues, on Racial and Ethnic Differences and Disparities in Lipidology. The NELA Chapter Board would like to personally thank all NELA/SELA authors and contributors to this issue as well as the... more
2026 Fall Clinical Lipid Update The go-to weekend for practical, evidence-based lipid care – built for clinicians who want what’s next and what works Monday morning. OCTOBER 2 – 4, 2026 | JW MARRIOTT ORLANDO BONNET CREEK | ORLANDO, FL | IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL... more
h3{ margin-bottom: 10px } li{ margin-bottom: 10px } Statins play a critical role in reducing the risk of heart disease. Not only are the benefits greatly appreciated by both physicians and patients, the majority of statins are also well tolerated. Despite this, many patients discontinue... more
Actor John O'Hurley and Dr. Eliot Brinton talk about the seriousness of having high cholesterol and ways to effectively manage the condition. Los Angeles Times Website - June 19, 2012
It is well known that women are not protected from cardiovascular events but experience event rates at older ages equivalent to men after a 10-year lag time. The Pathobiological Determinants of Atherosclerosis in Youth (PDAY) study showed similar findings regarding atherosclerosis, with 25- to 34-... more
Check out coverage from day one of the 2018 Scientific Sessions. Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag, #NLASessions.
h3{ margin-bottom:10px; } Clinician Tools Committee Develops an array of tools for clinicians, such as tear sheets, slide decks, lipid clinic operations manuals, treatment authorization resources, and coding and reimbursement information... more
As a young Lipidologist starting a lipid clinic there were very few colleagues and mentors to turn to. Just as the NLA was young and germinating, so was the internet and a search quickly led me to the Southeast Lipid Association (SELA). I joined as an upstart New Yorker and soon was swept up... 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