Over two decades ago, Lipoprotein(a)—or Lp(a)—was recognized as an emerging risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In this special edition of DOC Updates, Dr. Neil Skolnik explores our growing understanding of this cholesterol-carrying lipoprotein.

This special episode is sponsored with support from Lilly.

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EPISODE NOTES

Special Edition: Special Edition: Lp(a) & CV Risk

In this special edition of DOC Updates, Neil Skolnik speaks with Dr. Michael Wilkinson, who goes over the history of Lp(a), the current guidelines, and the importance of screening.

This special episode is sponsored with support from Lilly.

Presented by:

-Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health

-Michael Wilkinson, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at University of California San Diego Health, and Director of the advanced lipid treatment program at UC San Diego Health, Board of Directors of the National Lipid Association and Associate editor of the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology

References:

-The American Heart Association PREVENT Online Calculator

-Lipoprotein(a) as a Pharmacological Target: Premises, Promises, and Prospects – Circulation 2025; 151:400-415

-2026 ACC/AHA/AACVPR/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation Volume 153, Issue 17, 28 April 2026; Pages e1154-e1276

In this special crossover episode, recorded live at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, the hosts of the ADA's professional podcasts—DOC Updates, Diabetes Care "On Air", DiabetesBio, and The Points of CARE—come together to discuss key highlights and groundbreaking research presented at the 2026 meeting.

They share expert insights across the bench-to-bedside spectrum, including basic science, clinical research, and the latest in diabetes care and education. Tune in for thoughtful reflections on what this year's findings mean for clinical practice and future research.

Available now across all ADA professional podcast channels.

Featured Podcasts:

• DOC Updates – ADA's podcast for primary care

• Diabetes Care "On Air" – From ADA's clinical research journal, Diabetes Care

• DiabetesBio – From ADA's flagship research journal, Diabetes

• The Points of CARE - The official podcast of Diabetes, Obesity, and CardioMetabolic CARE

Join the Discussion with:

• Alice Cheng, MD – Co-host of Diabetes Care "On Air"

• Kirk Habegger, PhD – Co-host of DiabetesBio

• Michael Rickels, MD, MS – Co-host of Diabetes Care "On Air"

• Neil Skolnik, MD – Co-host of DOC Updates and Diabetes Day by Day

• Kevin Williams, PhD – Co-host of DiabetesBio

• Richard Beaser, MD – Co-host of The Points of CARE

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In the first episode of this special three-part series, Neil Skolnik speaks with Dr. Minesh Rajpal. Together, they provide an overview, discussing the assessment and management of high blood pressure.

This special episode is sponsored with support from AstraZeneca.

Presented by:

Neil Skolnik, MD, Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health

Minesh Rajpal, MD, Attending Nephrologist and Hypertension Specialist at the Southwest Kidney Institute

References:

2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee. Hypertension 2025; 82(10)

Blood pressure lowering for prevention of cardiovascular disease and death: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet 2016;387:957