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Joseph S. Galati, M.D.
Dr. Joe Galati is a Liver Specialist practicing in Houston, Texas. His practice, Liver Specialists of Texas is dedicated to the care of patients with all facets of liver disease.
Interests: photography, backpacking, and cooking.
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Dr. Galati's Blog Has Moved
Effective January 1, 2011, our blog has been relocated to this new site, providing a better platform for both readers and contributers. My practice website for Liver Specialists of Texas has also been redesigned, with greater acces to social media,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 5, 2011 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Endoscopic Images from Liver Specialists of Texas
I spend a good part of my day doing endoscopic procedures, such as colonoscopies and upper endoscopies. While I am a Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Physician, I have been first trained as a Board Certified Gastroenterologist. Attached in this photo... Continue reading
Posted Dec 1, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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New Hepatitis C Therapies Are Closer Than Ever
Telaprevir, Boceprevir Improve HCV Cure Rates. The new therapies for chronic hepatitis C are closer than ever. While we have been participating in conducting may of these trials, it has never been more exciting for both patients and physicians who... Continue reading
Posted Nov 15, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Dr. Joe Galati and Lauren Thomas, R.N., NP-C, Discuss Hepatitis C Treatment
In this post, Lauren Thomas, our nurse practitioner in our office, discussed with me various aspects of anti-viral therapy for chronic hepatitis C. Lauren provides a common-sense approach to dealing with the side effects, and how we successfully manage them,... Continue reading
Posted Oct 31, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Dr. Khaderi and Dr. Galati Discuss Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD, remains a large public health concern, and a common disorder we see in our practice. Dr. Khaderi and I sat down and reviewed some of the more common features and suggested guidelines for the care... Continue reading
Posted Oct 28, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Teen Driving Safety Week: A Radio Interview with Three Teens
Tonight I held an interview on my weekly radio program, Your Health First, with three Strake Jesuit High School juniors, Alex Trevino, Joseph Galati, and Blake Holbrooke. They discussed issues related to teen driving, and steps they take to reduce... Continue reading
Posted Oct 24, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Wall Street Journal Article on Hepatitis C
Posted Sep 21, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Boceprevir Improved Hepatitis C Response in Genotype 1 Patients-Dr. Paul Kwo Interview
Dr. Paul Kwo was on Your Health First with Dr. Joe Galati this past Sunday evening, discussing the latest results published this past week in the medical journal Lancet, which discussed the new finding with the drug Boceprevir. The response... Continue reading
Posted Aug 16, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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New Obesity Regulation and Body Mass Index: A Podcast
New regulations for controlling obesity. Good idea, but there are better ways to solve the obesity epidemic. Read the full article here. Listen here to my views. Continue reading
Posted Jul 18, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Teleprevir Results Promising for Chronic Hepatitis C
Posted Jun 1, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Olive Garden Food Is A Hazard To Your Health
Posted May 31, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Have a Safe Summer at the Pool: Avoiding Waterborne Illnesses
Listen to the podcast of this article. Summer Pool Safety Continue reading
Posted May 23, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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New Low Salt Heinz Ketchup
Posted May 16, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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More on Salt Overload in the American Diet
TThe Institute of Medicine this past week came out with a report - once again - stating we are all taking in too much salt in our diet. Listen to this audio file for more details. Let me know what... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Liver Biopsy
Our practice, Liver Specialists of Texas, recently produced a video outlining what is involved with a liver biopsy. Send us your comments. Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Too Much Dietary Sodium: Interview with Jolene Vanderzyl, R.D.
Posted Mar 29, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Mar 15, 2010
Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Harry Smith Has His Colonoscopy LIVE on TV
I had the pleasure, though brief opportunity to meet Harry Smith several years ago at CBS Headquarters in New York City - we shared a video editing room while I waited for Dan Rather to show up for a photo... Continue reading
Posted Mar 10, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month:Colonoscopy Bowel Prep Instructions
Posted Mar 9, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month Podcast: Part 1
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Listen below to an audio file from Dr. Galati regarding general issues related to colon cancer. Colon Cancer Month Continue reading
Posted Mar 7, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Low Salt Diets: More Education Needed
Posted Mar 4, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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More on First Lady Michelle Obama and Let's Move
Posted Mar 3, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Treating Hepatitis B and C with Human Liver in Mice
Posted Feb 24, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Take Time to...Nap?
An article published this week suggests, and I happen to agree, that napping after lunch is good for you, and helps with learning. Can you imagine schools acroos America allowing our teenagers to nap after lunch, or better yet, your... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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Obesity in Children: More to Discuss
Posted Feb 19, 2010 at Dr. Joe Galati's Blog
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