Co-founder and CEO Wayne Eskridge addresses the FDA Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee (GIDAC), representing millions of NASH patients awaiting a much-needed treatment option

May 19, 2023; Boise, IDAHO — Today marks a significant moment in the fight against non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee (GIDAC) convenes its public meeting to assess the New Drug Application for obeticholic acid (OCA), a potential new treatment option for NASH. As this discussion could significantly influence future FDA decisions, millions of NASH patients across the U.S. are keenly observing its progress. The Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF) remains resolute in advocating for their needs. The urgency is clear – there is a dire unmet need in NASH treatment. Now more than ever, FLF is unwavering in its commitment to vigorously advocate for these patients.

Co-founder and CEO Wayne Eskridge highlights concerns about the underestimation of NASH impact and implications for obeticholic acid and resmetirom

April 28, 2023; Boise, IDAHO — Wayne Eskridge, Co-Founder and CEO of the Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF), is urging a re-evaluation of the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) evidence report on obeticholic acid and resmetirom for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Eskridge, diagnosed with liver disease in 2010 and cirrhosis in 2015, established FLF to support approximately 20,000 patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its progressive stage, NASH.

FLF unveils the second-year launch of The State of NAFLD/NASH Care in America™, a pioneering nationwide initiative that empowers NAFLD/NASH patients to share their experiences and drive ongoing improvements in patient care

April 10, 2023; Boise, IDAHO — The Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF) today announces the second-year launch of The State of NAFLD/NASH Care in AmericaTM, a pioneering national initiative that aims to make a significant impact within the NAFLD/NASH patient community. This initiative surveys the real-life experiences of adults with NAFLD/NASH across the United States, promoting the ongoing development and implementation of practical solutions to improve diagnosis, treatment, care, and support for those affected by these conditions.

The Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF) is excited to announce preliminary findings from The State of NAFLD/NASH Care in America™, a first-of-its-kind national initiative that aims to make a big impact within the NAFLD/NASH community by surveying the lived experiences of adults with NAFLD/NASH in the United States and fostering the continuous development and integration of actionable solutions to improve the diagnosis, treatment, care, and support for people with NAFLD/NASH.

International NASH Day programs include two live, interactive webinars on NAFLD/NASH screening and a development update on FLF’s WELLNESS LEAGUE, the first community-driven health and wellness platform for people at-risk of or living with NAFLD/NASH in the United States

June 9, 2022; Boise, IDAHO — On the occasion of International NASH Day 2022, Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF) brings three interactive programs to the public that offer information, inspiration, and support for populations affected by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more advanced form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). FLF, along with its collaborators Sano Genetics and Hepatitis B Initiative of Washington, DC (HBI-DC), as well as other key stakeholders are also highlighting the need for urgent action to increase early stage NAFLD detection, screening, and diagnosis to significantly improve patients’ chances of survival. 

New collaboration offers free DNA Testing for Americans at risk of, and living with, NAFLD/NASH

April 18, 2022; Boise, IDAHO — The Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF) today announced the launch of The State of NAFLD/NASH Care in America™, a first-of-its-kind national initiative that aims to make a big impact within the NAFLD/NASH community by surveying the lived experiences of adults with NAFLD/NASH in the United States and fostering the continuous development and integration of actionable solutions to improve the diagnosis, treatment, care, and support for people with NAFLD/NASH.

The study highlights critical need to take urgent actions for proactive and routine screening of NAFLD/NASH among at-risk asymptomatic adults in the United States

November 30, 2021; Boise, IDAHO — The Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF) today announced data from its SUNN-1 study published in PLOS ONE, a peer-reviewed, open access scientific journal, evaluating risk factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) based on vibration controlled transient elastography (VCTE) and controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) among a self-selecting group of undiagnosed and asymptomatic individuals in real-life, community-based settings. 

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Thursday, November 11, 2021, Boise, IDAHO — The Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF) today announced its activities while attending the 72nd American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Annual Meeting, taking place from November 12 to 15, 2021. 

Building on the experience of FLF, the leading patient advocacy organization, the NAFLD Screening Fund aims to identify and support at-risk populations to combat the rising incidence and mortality of NAFLD in the United States.

Monday, October 4, 2021, Boise, IDAHO — As October marks National Liver Awareness Month, the Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF) is launching the NAFLD Screening Fund, a new five-year, multi-stakeholder, public-private partnership aimed at accelerating progress in the detection, diagnosis, staging, care, and research of NAFLD among at-risk and asymptomatic populations in the United States, where there is a significant unmet need.