HALFLYTELY BOWEL PREP INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before beginning the following steps, have your prescription for Halflytely® filled.
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:
*Make sure to take the Bisacodyl tablets at 10a.m. then wait 6 hours to start Halflytely®
*CLEAR LIQUIDS ONLY, ALL DAY BEFORE PROCEDURE.
Clear liquids include black coffee or tea, clear fruit juices (apple or white grape), broth or bouillon, non-red gelatin dessert, Sprite, Gatorade and Ginger ale.
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16-Dec-08 12:00 PM
by Dr. Joseph Galati Galati
Click here to read the latest press release from Liver Specialists of Texas, released September 25, 2008.
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26-Sep-08 8:00 PM
by Dr. Joseph Galati Galati
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25-Sep-08 11:49 PM
by Dr. Joseph Galati Galati
This podcast discusses the effect of cirrhosis on pregnancy. While women that have cirrhosis get pregnant less often, when women with cirrhosis do become pregnanct, there are added concerns and dangers. Complications include and increased risk of bleeding esophageal varicies, worsening hepatic function, internal bleeding, and hepatic encephalopathy.
Details from the article are posted below.
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25-Sep-08 4:00 PM
by Dr. Joseph Galati Galati
Fatty liver disease remains a very big public health problem for all of us. This podcast reviewes a recent article in the journal Hepatology that discusses the impact of normal liver enzymes on the progression of fatty liver. Their findings suggest that patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, who have normal liver enzymes, remain at risk for disease progression. It does not appear that having normal enzymes protects you from further damage. Additionally, having signs of insulin resistan
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24-Sep-08 11:00 PM
by Dr. Joseph Galati Galati
Dr. Galati recently reported for News Radio 740 KTRH the importance of breakfast in children heading off to school. Here is the transcript of the podcast that can be listened to.
School will be starting in the next couple of weeks, and now is the time to begin thinking about your students health and what you need to do to have a healthy and productive school year.
A health breakfast is one of the most important things you can do for your child. Never allow your child to skip or skimp on ...
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7-Aug-08 7:00 AM
by Dr. Joseph Galati Galati
The liver is the largest organ in the body and is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, immediately under the diaphragm and weighs approximately three pounds. The size of the liver is proportional to the size of the person. No two livers are the same size.
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5-Jul-08 3:00 PM
by Dr. Joseph Galati Galati
As many of you know, Dr. Galati hosts a weekly radio program "Your Health First" every Sunday evening on Houston's 740 KTRH. It can also be heard streaming on the web by going to the station's web site www.ktrh.com. The program puts out a newsletter with highlights of prior segments and
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3-Jul-08 8:00 AM
by Dr. Joseph Galati Galati
Erin Yates, PA-C
Liver Specialists of Texas
Hepatitis is simply an inflammation of the liver. There are multiple causes of hepatitis including very common viruses such as hepatitis A, B and C. Hepatitis A virus is spread by close personal contact with someone who has the infection, eating food prepared by someone with hepatitis A or drinking contaminated water. Hepatitis B virus is a sexually transmitted disease or may be passed from a hepatitis B infected mother to child. It is not spread ...
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26-May-08 6:00 PM
by Dr. Joseph Galati Galati
In Texas there are over 9,000 people waiting for an organ transplant, and over 98,000 nationally.
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16-Apr-08 7:00 AM
by Dr. Joseph Galati Galati
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17-Mar-08 10:00 PM
by Dr. Joseph Galati Galati
The sodium content in food is very important to those individuals with liver disease.
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23-Feb-08 10:00 AM
by Dr. Joseph Galati
Dr. Galati discusses in this podcast the various risk factors for hepatitis C, and the need to get screened for hepatitis C if you have any of these risk factors.
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6-Feb-08 7:00 AM
by Dr. Joseph Galati
Dr. Galati discusses in this podcast issues related to being a new patient in the practice, Liver Specialists of Texas. He talks about getting old records prior to the visit and other tips to have an meaningful visit with him and his staff.
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31-Jan-08 10:00 AM
by Dr. Joseph Galati
Dr. Galati and Jeff Toal, Practice Administrator for Liver Specialists of Texas, discuss patient responsibilities and what can be done to have the best experience while being a patient in our practice.
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31-Jan-08 8:00 AM
by Dr. Joseph Galati
Interferon and Ribavirin are the two combination medication used in the therapy for chronic hepatitis C. Interferon is associated with numerous side effects, though when manages carefully, the therapy can be well tolerated. Dr. Galati and Erin Yates, PA-C, discuss some of the common issues patients are concerned with.
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19-Jan-08 11:00 AM
by Dr. Joseph Galati
In this pod cast, Dr. Galati reviewed the various aspects of how a liver biopsy is performed, and the different indications for performing a liver biopsy.
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19-Jan-08 11:00 AM
by Dr. Joseph Galati
Dr. Galati discusses podcasting on the newly launched web site for Liver Specialists of Texas.
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16-Jan-08 11:00 PM
by Dr. Joseph Galati
Senator Mario Gallegos received a liver transplant in January 2007. Dr. Galati has been his hepatologist for the past year prior to transplant. This is a transcript of a television interview Dr. Galati gave just after his successful surgery.
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10-Jan-08 8:00 AM
by Dr. Joseph Galati
This article appeared in Hepatitis Magazine in 2007. It was authored by Dr. Galati, and gives a good overview al all aspects of fibrosis of the liver, an important topic in liver disease case management.
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15-Dec-07 6:00 PM
by Dr. Joseph Galati
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