This is an archived radio interview and podcast Dr. Galati performed a few years ago during an episode of "Your Health First", his weekly radio program on Clear Channel's 740 KTRH. He was discussing colon cancer with two patients who have an interesting story to tell regarding colon cancer. The podcast can be listed to by going to the podcast page, where you will see all of the podcast episodes.
Welcome to the Liver Specialists of Texas newsletter of upcoming events, articles, and more from our membership. December 2010 Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Patients of Liver Specialists of Texas: I hope this message finds each and every one of you in good health, as we celebrate Christmas and the Holiday Season, with optimistic hopes for the New Year. 2010 has been an exciting year for our staff and patients. Earlier this fall, we had the addition of Dr. Saira Khaderi to our practice, a well trained and knowledgeable physician, committed to the care of our patients with liver disease. We also had the opportunity to enroll a large number of patients in various hepatitis C research studies, providing them the highest chances of eradicating this dreadful infection. For those with more advanced complications of liver disease, our liver transplant …
Part I: What do I do now that I have been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C.
Welcome to the Liver Specialists of Texas newsletter of upcoming events, articles, jobs and more from our membership. Keep up to date with the latest in liver disease news, as well as general health and wellness information. We all look forward to feed back, and topics in the future you would like to learn about. March was Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Podcast March was colon cancer awareness month. Listen to Dr. Galati's podcast here. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer—cancer of the colon or rectum—is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Colorectal cancer also is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with advancing age. More than 90% of cases occur in people aged 50 or older. Colorectal cancer... …
March is colon cancer awareness month. Listen to Dr. Galati's podcast here. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer—cancer of the colon or rectum—is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Colorectal cancer also is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with advancing age. More than 90% of cases occur in people aged 50 or older. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. However, many people who are at risk for the disease are not being screened according to national guidelines. It is estimated that as many as 60% of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented if all men and women aged 50 years or older were screened routinely. In most cases, colorectal cancer develops from precancerous polyps in the colon or rectum. …
In my blog this week, I highlighted a recent study looking at the use of mice livers, manipulated to look like human liver, that would allow researchers to use this mice to test new drugs agains the hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus. The full blog report is posted here. The full articles are also available for those wanting more detail. Enjoy. Dr. Joseph S. Galati
Dear Internal Medicine Program Directors and Administrators:We are pleased to announce a career track Internal Medicine positions that will be available in April, July, and December 2010 for your graduating physicians. Kindly post the job offer and forward this opportunity to them. We are available for those with interest in the position to discuss the positions further.Thank you,Joseph S. Galati, M.D., FACGand the Liver Specialists of Texas Team Job Opportunity: Internist Needed Author: Dr. Joseph S. Galati Release Date: Monday 25-Jan-10 8:00 AM Houston Based Liver Specialists of Texas is Seeking Internists for Their Growing Hepatology and Liver Transplant Program Internists are... [More Info]Posted by: Dr. Joseph Galati Stay up to date with our RSS feeds.
Internists are needed to expand within a busy clinical Hepatology and Liver Transplant practice, caring for the Internal Medicine needs of patients with all facets of liver disease. Disease management of hypertension, renal disease, hyperlipidemia, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and endocrine disorders in a supportive environment, located in the world’s largest medical center, has openings for April, July, and December 2010.Read more
In this podcast, Dr. Joe Galati discusses the liver transplant evaluation process that is used at The Methodist Hospital Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation. Individuals with end-stage liver disease, who have experienced various complication of cirrhosis, are considered for transplantation. Diseases that lead to cirrhosis include the following: chronic hepatitis C, chronic hepatitis B, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver, autoimmune disorders, and other genetic disorders of the liver. The evaluation process usually takes place as an out-patient, where you are seen by one of our liver transplant surgeons, as well as specialized nurse coordinators, social worker, dietitian, financial counselors, and other medical specialists such as cardiology, psychiatry, and lung specialists as needed. Once evaluated and approved, patients are listed for transplant. Priority for transplant is based on the MELD score. The higher the MELD score, the …
Dr. Galati discussed food in this podcast, including information on dietary sodium control, portion control, and fruits and veggies.
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Obesity, and all of its related complications, is more serious than most adults in America believe. More than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and certain types of cancer, are some of the leading causes of preventable death. We are seeing an increase in the number of young children and adolescents developing obesity, and all of the related complications.
The cost of obesity is staggering, with annual medical cost of obesity exceeding $147 billion in 2008 U.S. dollars. The medical costs for people who are obese were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight.
Dr. Galati and the Liver Specialists of Texas team are dedicated to evaluate, treat, and manage all aspects of obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD and NASH), including the complication of cirrhosis and liver failure. Developing a customized plan of care for each patient they see is their objective.
Dr. Galati has been involved in Liver Transplantation since 1989. As Medical Director for the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Galati has cared for thousands of patients with advanced liver disease. In those with the most severe form of advanced liver disease and cirrhosis, liver transplantation is a life-saving surgery. For more information on liver transplantation, click here.
Indications for liver transplant include:
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There are five steps in the process of requesting a second opinion. We anticipate the steps will take you about 30-65 minutes to complete.
Have your medical records or those of your loved one on hand as you fill out the medical history questionnaire portion of the online process. The medical history questionnaire is detailed so having medical records to quickly reference will help make the process more efficient.
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