** Shares of Israel-based drug developer Galmed Pharmaceuticals GLMD.O rise 7% to $1.13
** Company says its experimental drug, aramchol meglumine, showed positive results in an early-stage study
** GLMD says aramchol meglumine granules are absorbed much better into the body than free acid tablets — about five times better for the 400 mg dose and three times better for the 200 mg dose
** Company is testing its drug for the treatment of liver conditions, gastrointestinal cancers and cardiometabolic diseases
** Up to last close, stock down 67.1% YTD
(Reporting by Siddhi Mahatole)
((siddhi.mahatole@thomsonreuters.com))