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Doctors and Experts around the World Call for Urgent Action to Prevent Liver Health Crisis
(Washington, D.C., December 11, 2023) – Global Liver Institute (GLI), the premier patient-led liver health nonprofit operating globally, released the second edition of its “Global State of Liver Health” report, now including 22 countries covering every region of the world. Following the impetus of the Liver Health is Public Health initiative, international experts drew attention to pressing opportunities for their respective governments to prioritize and improve liver health.
Congress passes Continuing Resolution to extend federal funding into the new year, addresses some health care priorities
Congress temporarily averted a government shutdown through the passage of a Continuing Resolution (CR) for funding the government into early 2024, specifically through February 2, 2024.
Biliary Atresia Patient Registry Launched by BARE Inc!
Chemomab Therapeutics has earned FDA fast track designation for its monoclonal antibody targeting primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).
Life-Saving Advancements in the Liver Cancer Landscape
Welcome back to Liver Cancers News – where we keep you up-to-date on what’s happening in the liver cancer world.
Celebrating Progress and Anticipating Success in 2024
As 2023 comes to a close, we extend our appreciation to each of you for following our monthly NASH News updates, supporting GLI’s work, and your steadfast dedication to advancing liver health. While we celebrate this year’s accomplishments, there’s more work ahead, and we eagerly anticipate another successful year in 2024.
GLI Celebrates Dr. Monica Bertagnolli’s Senate Confirmation as Director of NIH
Global Liver Institute is proud to have been an early supporter of the President’s nominee, Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, as the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). After nearly 2 years since Dr. Francis Collins left the position, the Senate on a bipartisan vote has now confirmed Dr. Bertagnolli as the new NIH Director.
New App Helps Predict Pediatric Transplant Need
Physicians from the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have created a web-based app to predict whether children in acute liver failure will need a liver transplant.
Congress continues struggle to advance funding bills, agencies continue their work.
Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown in October and has made little progress on advancing appropriations bills needed to continue funding the government through Fiscal Year 2024.
Alarming Trends in Fatty Liver Disease (Especially in Children) Shortening Life Spans
Global Fatty Liver Day, formerly known as International NASH Day, is a public education campaign that was inaugurated in June 2018 to enhance awareness and emphasize the pressing nature of fatty liver disease, particularly its advanced stages.
The Positive Future of Liver Cancer Research
Welcome back to Liver Cancers News – where we keep you up-to-date on what’s happening in the liver cancer world.
Liver Health at Forefront of Legislative and Regulatory Activity
Congress returned in September to advance appropriations bills and debate key legislative priorities, while the administration worked on policies impacting liver health by addressing disability protections in organ transplantation and with regard to the Cancer Moonshot.