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Greetings! I was honored and excited to be nominated as the President of the Southwest Lipid Association (SWLA) at the National Lipid Association’s (NLA) Annual Scientific Sessions in May 2014. As we acknowledge the team that have been at the executive level and performed with high energy, we... more
“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Being a part of the National Lipid Association is about more than just raising awareness about lipid disorders — it’s about effecting change within our... more
Some patients refuse statin therapy or cannot tolerate its side effects. Many of these patients seek alternative therapies, including red yeast rice (RYR), a widely available herbal supplement made by culturing a yeast, Monascus purpureus, on rice. This process produces 14 monacolins, compounds... more
We report the case of a young girl who presented with classic type III hyperlipoproteinemia to emphasize the importance of clarifying the lipid diagnoses, to illustrate the key features of this uncommon condition, and to demonstrate the potency of non-pharmacologic therapy in improving both... more
David Capuzzi, MD, PhD, FNLA currently works with the cardiology group at the Lankenau Medical Center (Main Line Health) as an advisor to the cardiovascular disease prevention program, where he participates in clinical research and the cardiology fellows training program. Dr. Capuzzi values this... more
Establish the Fundamentals of Clinical Lipidology with the NLA’s Foundations of Lipidology Course The National Lipid Association’s (NLA) Foundations of Lipidology course is the premier introductory program designed for healthcare professionals looking to develop a strong foundation in lipid... more
It has been a busy—and rewarding—six months since I took over as President of the NLA. It is extremely gratifying to see so many projects that were discussed in the Board’s Strategic Plan taking shape. In our efforts to streamline processes and refine our organizational structure... more
Let’s not confuse health care cost and health. Health care cost is the amount of money spent predominantly for the diagnosis and treatment of people with an acute illness or a chronic disease. The cost is related to the number of encounters and the cost per encounter. It is estimated that one... more
Don Wilson presents his talk at the 2017 Spring CLU on Cholesterol Screening in Children and Young Adults. Where are we going?