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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 โ where we keep you up-to-date on whatโs 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.
Building on Fatty Liver Awareness and Treatments
As prospects for new fatty liver and NASH treatments appear on the horizon, GLI continues to push for better awareness, screening, and treatment options. With fatty liver disease being diagnosed in a growing pediatric population, understanding the role of nutrition, risks, and the connection to co-occurring disorders is vital to addressing this chronic, progressive disease.
Updated Patient Registry, Drug Development Progress, & More!
This month, significant strides have been made in addressing rare liver disease care. Updates to patient registries, novel therapeutic options, and strategies for expediting prior authorizations in rare diseases are highlighted below.
Recognizing Liver Cancer Awareness Month!
Welcome back to Liver Cancers News โ where we keep you up-to-date on whatโs happening in the liver cancer world.
Global Communities Rally around Third Deadliest Cancer โ Liver Cancer
(Washington, D.C., October 1, 2023) โ Today marks the start of Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which will feature the monthlong #OctoberIs4Livers multifaceted campaign led by Global Liver Institute (GLI) to promote awareness of the disease, mark progress made, and identify key areas of global focus to make improvements for liver cancer patients. In addition to a comprehensive social media campaign, โLiver Cancer Lessonsโ education series, and featured conversations with expert guests and GLI CEO Donna R. Cryer, JD, partners around the world will host Open House events to inform and advocate to fight liver disease in their communities.
The Latest at GLI: Reasons for Celebration! ๐
As we turn the corner into the fall ๐ (or spring๐ธ, for our southern hemisphere friends), there is much to celebrate and much to accomplish in the last few months of the year.
Global Liver Institute Thanks President Biden for Signing the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act into Law
Washington, DC, September 27, 2023 โ On Friday, September 22, 2023 President Joseph Biden signed the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Act into law โ which was previously passed by Congress in July.
Tackling Fatty Liver Disease
As the field of NASH is on the verge of clinical and diagnostic breakthroughs, discover how GLI is promoting healthier living through our personalized nutrition solution, advocating for greater inclusion in clinical trials, and recognizing the role of drug safety and efficacy.
A Busy Fall of Legislative and Regulatory Activity
During the Congressional recess in August, GLI prepared for a busy fall. Congress returns in September to advance appropriations bills and debate key legislative priorities.