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.

Washington State was named for George Washington, the first American president. Washington achieved statehood in 1889, its capital is Olympia, and its population is now 6,287,759. The Pacific Ocean is on the west border, and the Cascade Mountain Range covers much of the central part of the state. Tour the scenery of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands in a ferry or take a whale-watching tour while you’re in the coastal area. Inland, visit one of more than 350 wineries. In Seattle, the Pike Place market is a must-see, as is the Space Needle. Take a trip to visit Mt. Saint Helens, a National Volcanic Monument, or tour the Mount Rainier National Park.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Washington has a population of 6,287,759. Of this population, 1,395,504 are under the age of 18 and 714,850 are at or above the age of 65.