Save the date! Dr. Galati's first Town Hall Meeting, which is being called the "Wake-Up Call, will take place at Houston's Health Museum, on Thursday, November 5, 2015, starting at 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by Your Health First Education, the mission of this event is to provide the lay public with the tools necessary to engage themselves, and those closest to them, in a discussion of health and wellness. So many complications of various diseases could be prevented, or diagnosed earlier, reducing complications, and far better outcomes. This "wake-up call" is to tell everyone that being a bit more aware of their body, and better understanding of how it works, will lead to far improved health and happiness. Information about the event: Location: Houston Health Museum Address: 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Free parking, …
A common question Dr. Joe Galati is asked regarding transplant is what the upper age limit is to be considered for transplant? Dr. Galati expains further in this video.
Today, the FDA approved the latest drug to treat hepatitis C. Manufactiured by Gilead, a combination of Ledipasvir and Sofosbuvir, it has a better than 95% cure rate. Called Harvoni, it will be available shortly for patients. For more information, call our office at 713-794-0700 for more details.
Untitled Document Welcome to the Liver Specialists of Texas newsletter of upcoming events, articles, and more for our membership. All of us hope you are having a healthy and enjoyable summer. Below are listed some recent articles we have posted on our website, of intrest to our members. Alcohol and the Effects on the Liver: A Basic Overview Our latest video posting discusses the basic aspects of alcohol, and its effects on the liver. You can view the video here on YouTube, or simply watch below. Additional links and information on alcohol can be found here. Alcohol Awareness Month: Listen to a recent radio broadcast with Dr. Galati. What's In Your Shopping Cart? Read on and see what Dr. Galati shops for. New Hepatitis C Drugs Released: Since January 2014, we have had new drugs …
Our latest video posting discusses the basic aspects of alcohol, and its effects on the liver. You can view the video here on YouTube, or simply watch below. Additional links and information on alcohol can be found here.
Untitled Document Welcome to the Liver Specialists of Texas newsletter of upcoming events, articles, and more from our membership.It has been a busy 2014 with the release of the two new drugs for hepatitis C. Excellent response rates and cure are now available. Call our office for an appointment to discuss they new treatment options and if now is a good time to be treated. New Hepatitis C Drugs FDA Approved Very High Cure Rate with New Drug Sovaldi There has been recent discussion regarding the role of liver transplant in patients with alcohol related liver disease. See the video below where Dr. Galati and Monsour discuss the current thinking. Alcoholics and Transplant: A Video Review Patients awaiting liver transplant may be interested to watch this video that covers the MELD score, which is a system that decides which patients will receive a …
Over the past several years, has been growing research evidence that individuals that have hepatitis C are at greater risk for developing scarring in the liver, fibrosis, and eventual development of cirrhosis. These patients also are likely to be overweight, have a superimposed fatty liver, diabetes, and increased levels of insulin circulating in their blood. All of these features trigger inflammation throughout the body, and especially in the liver, putting them at risk for damage and scar tissue development. We previously have discussed the role of diet and hepatitis C, and the simple truth is that there is no special diet specific for hepatitis C. We always recommend a diet high in fruits and vegetables, fresh lean meat, chicken, and fish, and the avoidance of processed foods. These processed foods are high and salt, sugar, and fat. They have very little …
We have started to roll-out an extensive series of videos discussing all aspects of liver disease for our patients, staff, and families.
Listed below are the updated hepatitis C research protocols that Liver Specialists of Texas and Dr. Galati are currently conducting. The studies are in various stages of enrollment, and some may have already met the limit of how many patients we can enroll. A PDF version is available here. New studies are being added every few weeks, so depending on your situation, and past experience with hepatitis C treatment, new opportunities may be available soon. Currently, the ongoing studies are making use of both interferon based therapies, as well as interferon-free therapies. It is probable that the next wave of FDA approvals will be for the interferon-free protocols. Kindly call Dee Wade at 713-794-0700 to inquire about hepatitis C research opportunities. Research Specialists of Texas List of Ongoing Studies No. Sponsor Protocol # Protocol …