The Palm OS (Operating System) program for application of the Third Report of
the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection,
Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment
Panel III) is now available. This interactive guideline tool will assist the
clinician in implementing the ATP III Cholesterol Guidelines at the point of
care. The program also contains usable information from ATP III including: ATP
III classification of lipid levels. ATP III CHD risk assessment. Therapeutic
Lifestyle Changes (TLC). Drug therapy for lipid lowering. Information on the
metabolic syndrome. Issues for special populations.