2019
Disordered eating in diabetes: Issues for clinical practice. Dr Kylie Mosley PhD (Clin Health Psych)
The incidence of disordered eating in both type 1 and 2 diabetes are much higher than the general population. There is growing evidence that type 1 diabetes is a risk factor for developing eating disorders (insulin omission is reported by up to 40% of people with type 1 diabetes). One…
2019
Orthorexia nervosa: case study Presented by: Sarah McMahon, Psychologist
Mary is a 22-year-old woman presenting for treatment due to concern her family has regarding her relationship with eating and exercise. She lives at home and works full time. She meets diagnostic criteria for OSFED (Other Specified Eating and Feeding Disorder) and her presentation is consistent with “orthorexia nervosa”…
2018
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Presented by Dr Nirala Jacobi, ND
In her webinar Nirala explains the causes, diagnosis and treatment of SIBO. 1. Causes for SIBO can be threefold: a. Damage to the migrating motor complex (MMC) which results in bacteria not being cleared or swept out of the small intestine. b. Altered anatomy or structure of the small intestine…
2018
Hypothalamic amenorrhea case study Presented by Dr Kate Marsh, PhD, AdvAPD, CDE
Michelle is a 27 year old woman who presents for dietary education for PCOS. She had a number of symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of PCOS (irregular periods, PCO on ultrasound and difficulties trying to conceive) but her history was otherwise not reflective of PCOS. She was mainly seeking help…
2018
FREE The thyroid gland and how to interpret TFT’s. Presented by Dr Ken Sikaris, BSc(Hons), MBBS, FRC
Thyroid function tests are not always straightforward, at the pathology lab where Dr Sikaris works, thyroid function tests receive the most queries of any test performed. It was great to have Ken back with us to describe the fundamentals of thyroid disease and using case examples from blood tests, explain…
2018
Haematology oncology: case study Presented by Lauren Atkins, APD
Lauren begins her presentation with an explanation of haematological malignancies, treatment options and the impact of haem cancers and treatment on nutrition. Her case study is Alison, a 46-year-old woman diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. She has induction chemotherapy and stem cell harvest and is planned for autologous stem cell…
2018
Bulimia nervosa. Presented by Shane Jeffrey, APD
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder and a severe mental illness. The person with bulimia nervosa often also engages in behaviours to hide the eating, purging or exercise, which means the condition can go undetected and untreated for a long time, with physical health implications. In his webinar Shane describes…
2018
The new PCOS guideline, what’s relevant for dietitians? Dr Kate Marsh, PhD, AdvAPD, CDE
Kate was a member of the Lifestyle Management and Models of Care Guideline Development Group (GDG) for the International evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of PCOS. It is with this experience and insight she gives a thorough overview of the guideline, specifically explaining the relevant sections for dietitians.…
2018
Autism Case Study Presented by: Rocco Di Vincenzo, Consultant Dietitian
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms can range from mild to severe, and include difficulty in social interaction, restricted or repetitive patterns of behaviour and impaired communication skills. It is estimated that around 1 in 150 people in Australia have autism, males are four times more likely than females to have…
2018
Anorexia nervosa: case study Presented by Shane Jeffrey, APD
Jack is a 20-year-old semi-professional basketball player and medical student. He was referred to Shane by his GP with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Shane briefs us through Jacks’ 18 months of treatment using the RAVES model; the support Jack has from his parents, gradual introduction of sport and his…