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FATTY LIVER FOUNDATION EXPRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT ICER’S EVIDENCE REPORT ON NASH TREATMENTS

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.

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FATTY LIVER FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL NATIONAL SURVEY AIMS TO RESHAPE NAFLD/NASH CARE IN THE U.S.

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.

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Fatty Liver Foundation Announces Preliminary Findings From State of NAFLD/NASH Care in America Patient Survey

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.

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FATTY LIVER FOUNDATION TO MARK INTERNATIONAL NASH DAY WITH THREE INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS OFFERING INFORMATION, INSPIRATION, AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE AT-RISK OF OR LIVING 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. 

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Fatty Liver Disease: Fight against ‘Silent Epidemic’ boosted by genetic testing and lifestyle support for at-risk Americans

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

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Fatty Liver Foundation Launches the State of NAFLD/NASH Care in America ™ Initiative to Support Improved Patient Care Experience

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.

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Fatty Liver Foundation Announces the Publication of Data from the Screening for Undiagnosed NAFLD/NASH Study (SUNN-1) in PLOS ONE

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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Fatty Liver Foundation to Amplify the Voices of People with NAFLD/NASH and Highlight New NAFLD/NASH Screening Initiatives While Attending The Liver Meeting® 2021

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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. 

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Fatty Liver Foundation Launches a Public-Private Partnership to Combat the Silent Epidemic of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

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.

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The Fatty Liver Foundation and Fibronsotics form a patient education partnership

FLF Launches a Patient Education Partnership to Expand Patient Outreach and Accelerate Early Identification of People with Undiagnosed Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis  

BOISE, ID; Dec 07, 2020 The Fatty Liver Foundation (FLF) announced today it is launching a new patient education partnership, in collaboration with Fibronostics, to meet the urgent need for early screening, identification, and intervention for people at-risk of developing nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. FLF and Fibronostics will work toward a shared mission of facilitating access to non-invasive tests that can help identify those at-risk of developing NASH as early as possible.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an umbrella term that describes a spectrum of conditions ranging from non-alcoholic fatty liver to the more aggressive nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is a serious condition and can cause scarring of the liver, which leads to cirrhosis, as well as metabolic complications making it a unique medical condition requiring complex care. Comorbidities, such as metabolic syndrome, obesity and NASH, increase the risk factor and severity for patients with the COVID-19 virus.

Since NASH is asymptomatic until advanced disease, many patients are only identified at advanced stages. One of FLF’s core priorities is to educate people at-risk for NASH and facilitate access to early screening, diagnosis, and care that can save lives.

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