Lipidology, a Primer

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This easily readable, 170 page text is packed with useful information, tables, and treatment strategies, all targeted to make you a more confident and better preventive Lipidologist. The field of lipidology is changing rapidly; this little book will give you a solid foundation so you can better recognize and treat your patient's lipid problems.

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Bad lipids, refuses meds, will diet help?

A 52-yo nonsmoking male was referred to my clinic.  The referring note said “Awful lipids, intolerant to everything.”  He has the metabolic syndrome. For the past 8 years, his LDL-C»

Statins don’t work if you don’t take them

Shalev et al studied 230,000 men and women, average age 58, in an Israeli HMO, comparing how often prescriptions for statins were filled at the pharmacy and then followed them»