Clinical lipidology is a branch of medicine focusing on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and associated disorders. A physician who specializes in the field of lipidology treats patients with lipid disorders and cardiovascular disease. This physician specialist studies and treats cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoproteins in the blood, all of which contribute to heart disease and atherosclerosis. The field of lipidology is growing rapidly because of the number of patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease, obesity and diabetes mellitus.

Located adjacent to the Great Lakes, Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848. Madison, the capital, is located in the south central part of the state, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s largest city, is home to a variety of cultural activities, including a world-renowned zoo, many museums, theaters, mansions, breweries, and parks. The Lakefront Festival of the Arts in June draws exhibitors from all over the country. Northern Wisconsin is a golfing, fishing and hunting paradise, and in winter, vacationers take part in snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. This area is also rich with Native American history and culture. Known as America’s Dairyland, farming and agriculture is a major industry in Wisconsin.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Wisconsin has a population of 5,536,201. Of this population, 1,266,074 are under the age of 18 and 719,835 are at or above the age of 65.