Untitled Document Welcome to the Liver Specialists of Texas newsletter of upcoming events, articles, jobs and more from our membership. Calendar Events Articles Calendar Events for 2-Jun-12 to 1-Sep-12 Liver Specialists of Texas is Moving Day: Thursday 14-Jun-12 8:00 AM to Monday 18-Jun-12 8:30 AM Location: Liver Specialists of Texas 6560 Fannin Street, Suite 2050 Houston, TX 77030 Mapquest | Add to Calendar Articles for 3-Apr-12 to 2-Jun-12 Colonoscopy Bowel Prep Video This video shows the importance of following directions. Colon Polyp Removal Video This is a great video we produced showing the value of colonoscopy. New Facts on HCV The CDC released new recommendation regarding the testing of HCV, regardless of risk factors. Frozen Fruits and Vegetable: A Great Alternative Yes-frozen fruits and vegetables are healthful for you. Portion Control Guide A nice …
In this video blog, Dr. Joe Galati discusses frozen fruits and vegetables, and how to make the best selection at the food store. View the You Tube Video here.
Our latest video, as part of the Hepatitis C Education Program, is a two-part video featuring Dr. Jennifer Pate, a psychiatrist specializing in the care of patients with chronic liver disease. The video blog can be viewed here for more details.
In this You Tube video, Dr. Khaderi discussed several of the commonly encountered side effects related to hepatitis C therapy with interferon, ribavirin, and the new protease inhibitors. To view the video on our You Tube Channel, click here.
Welcome to the Liver Specialists of Texas newsletter of upcoming events, articles, and more from our membership. We all appreciate your interest in our practice, and learning more about liver disease, new treatments that are available, health and wellness, and the prevention of disease. Here is the latest from Liver Specialists of Texas. Colon Cancer Video: Colon cancer is the number three cancer that adults are at risk for. We recently posted a video that is a perfect example of a patient who neglected rectal bleeding, only to find out there was a large polyp looming in his colon. To view the video, click here. New Hepatitis C Research Opportunities: We continue to participate in clinical research studies for hepatitis C that are available for those either naive to HCV therapy (never treated) or those that have …
Welcome to the Liver Specialists of Texas newsletter of upcoming events, articles, jobs and more from our membership. Yesterday, the FDA give approval to Boceprevir, the first in-class direct acting agent against hepatitis C. This is a long awaited announcement, and great news for patients and providers caring for hepatitis C. A You Tube video is available for review, with Dr. Galati's discussion of how patients will be evaluated and considered for treatment with Boceprevir. Boceprevir Receives FDA Approval: A You Tube Video A You Tube video of the announcement by Dr. Joe Galati is posted, discussing how Liver Specialists of Texas will evaluate and treat both new and old patients with Boceprevir. After years of research, and great anticipation by patients and physicians involved in the care of patients with hepatitis C, Boceprevier was finially approved yesterday. Yesterday …
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.
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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.
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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.
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To start the process of an Online Liver Second Opinion, please fill out the initial contact form and fax back to our office. A representative from our office will call you for additional details.