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.
In the April issue of Hepatology, the AASLD published updated guidelines on the Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Hepatitis C. This is a comprehensive article, incorporating all of the new research on best practice standards for chronic hepatitis C. The full article can be downloaded here. A video of Dr. Galati explaining some of the recommendations is available here.
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. 1. In the morning, after a clear liquid breakfast, prepare your Halflytely® solution according to the instructions on the package and refrigerate. 2. Have a clear liquid lunch. 3. By 10 a.m. – Begin by taking the 2 time released Bisacodyl tablets provided in the prep kit box. 4. At 4 p.m. – begin drinking Halflytely® as instructed – 8 oz. every 10-15 minutes until the bottle is empty. (Rapidly …
Click here to read the latest press release from Liver Specialists of Texas, released September 25, 2008.
Welcome to the Liver Specialists of Texas newsletter of upcoming events, articles, and more from our membership. Podcast: Pregnancy and Cirrhosis 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. Esophageal Varicies Esophageal variceal bleeding has been reported in 18% to 32% of pregnant women... [More Info] Podcast: Normal Liver Enzymes in Fatty Liver Disease Still A Danger 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 …
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.
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