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Global Liver Institute Launches Its Liver Health Is Public Health Initiative

Global Liver Institute Launches Its Liver Health Is Public Health Initiative

(Washington, D.C., March 30, 2022) – Global Liver Institute (GLI), a patient-led liver health nonprofit operating globally, today announced the launch of its global Liver Health is Public Health (LHPH) initiative with a special feature in the 2022 Your Liver supplement in the Guardian. Liver conditions continue to be misunderstood, mischaracterized, and stigmatized, resulting in under-diagnosis, under-treatment, and unnecessarily…

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Global Liver Institute Announces the Fifth Annual International NASH Day on June 9

Global Liver Institute Announces the Fifth Annual International NASH Day on June 9

Washington, DC – March 7, 2022 – Global Liver Institute (GLI) will convene the fifth International NASH Day (#NASHday) on June 9, 2022 with the theme Stop NASH Now. This year, GLI is pleased to support grassroots efforts from around the globe that will raise awareness and promote diagnosis and care options in ways as unique as each community. Held annually on the second Thursday in June, #NASHDay…

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GLI’s Liver Action Network Supports World Obesity Day to Acknowledge Strong Connection Between NASH and Obesity

GLI’s Liver Action Network Supports World Obesity Day to Acknowledge Strong Connection Between NASH and Obesity

As members of Global Liver Institute’s Liver Action Network (LAN), the undersigned organizations are proud to take part in World Obesity Day, and take action to recognize the bidirectional relationship between many chronic liver diseases like nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and obesity. Worldwide, NASH affects more than 148 million people and continues to rise each year.1 Increasing amounts…

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Liver Action Network Announces New Partnership with Empire Liver Foundation

Liver Action Network Announces New Partnership with Empire Liver Foundation

(Washington, D.C., March 2, 2022) – Global Liver Institute (GLI) proudly announces the expansion of the Liver Action Network (LAN) to include a partnership with Empire Liver Foundation. Based in New York City, this transformative organization provides clinical training to healthcare professionals on how to screen and treat patients with Hepatitis B & C in a variety of clinical settings. “Empire Liver Foundation…

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Global Liver Institute Applauds the Confirmation of New Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf

Global Liver Institute Applauds the Confirmation of New Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf

On Tuesday, February 15, the United States Senate confirmed Dr. Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a 50-46 vote. For the last 13 months there has been a critical gap in permanent leadership at the FDA. During this extended break, especially during a global pandemic, we greatly appreciate Acting Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock’s guidance and service. However, withou…

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Global Liver Institute Leads Second Annual Rare Liver Diseases Month

Global Liver Institute Leads Second Annual Rare Liver Diseases Month

WASHINGTON, DC, FEBRUARY 1, 2022 – Global Liver Institute (GLI), a patient-led liver health nonprofit operating globally, is proud to announce today the launch of its second annual Rare Liver Diseases Month as part of its mission to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by liver disease. The campaign, themed #RareAware, will feature an array of activities throughout February, including…

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Global Liver Institute Announces New Leadership of GLI’s Liver Action Network

Global Liver Institute Announces New Leadership of GLI’s Liver Action Network

Washington, DC, January 14, 2022 – In 2021, the Global Liver Institute (GLI) formed the Liver Action Network (LAN) to better synchronize engagement across the liver advocacy community, and to meet the needs of a rapidly growing cadre of liver health advocates. The LAN operates as a first-of-its-kind network that provides community member organizations a central structure for the formulation…

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Global Liver Institute and TriSalus Life Sciences Partner To Launch “Liver Central,” a New Resource Hub for Liver Cancer Researchers, Clinicians and Patients

Global Liver Institute and TriSalus Life Sciences Partner To Launch “Liver Central,” a New Resource Hub for Liver Cancer Researchers, Clinicians and Patients

The Global Liver Institute (GLI), the only patient-led liver health nonprofit operating internationally, in partnership with TriSalus Life Sciences®, an immunotherapy company on a mission to extend and improve the lives of patients living with liver and pancreatic tumors, today announced the launch of Liver Central, a comprehensive online guide for…

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