2019
Current evidence on dietary approaches to improve weight loss success: Professor Clare Collins FDAA
Achieving long term weight loss is demanding and also relatively uncommon. For dietitians who have clients trying to lose weight we want to know we are providing the best advice available. There are a myriad of approaches we could take but where do we start? Clare was able to give…
2019
GORD and Barrett’s oesophagus Presented by: Louise Mudge, APD
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is estimated to occur in 10–15% of the Australian population. Many of our clients either present with GORD or have a history of GORD. In her webinar Louise brought us up to date with the management of GORD from lifestyle interventions through to medications and…
2019
The hunger games - when nil by mouth goes too far - an interview with Sharon Carey, APD, PhD
Paula Goodyer
No marathon runner would fast for 12 hours before a race, yet it’s often expected of patients facing another endurance test: major surgery. “Instead of fasting, patients should be carb loading so their body can cope better with the stress of surgery. Being well nourished before surgery reduces the risk…
2019
Diet and inflammation Presented by: Hannah Mayr, PhD, APD
Googling “Anti-inflammatory diet” results in over 160 million hits. It’s a popular topic, but the term “anti-inflammatory” is often used without meaning or evidence to back it up. In her presentation Hannah distinguishes the physiology between the two very different processes; acute and chronic inflammation. She describes some of the…
2019
An update in ICU nutrition Presented by: Varsha Asrani, Senior ICU Dietitian Auckland City Hospital
The last guideline for nutrition in ICU was published nearly 12 years ago in 2006. The new guideline is significantly different, with 57 recommendations on clinical nutrition in the ICU. Varsha explored some of the key recommendations and outlined research which contributed to their formation. Including: Who should be…
2019
What’s new in coeliac disease? Presented by: Dr Jason Tye-Din, MBBS, PhD, FRACP
In just over an hour, Dr Tye-Din reviews our knowledge to date and explains and clarifies the latest developments in coeliac disease. Coeliac disease results from a loss of immune tolerance to gluten which results in an autoimmune attack on the body. Coeliac disease is not a food allergy. In…
2019
The role of diet in multiple sclerosis Presented by: Dr Jonathan White MBChB, MRCOG
Dr Jonathon White has two separate jobs. One of them is in Coleraine, Northern Ireland where he works as an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, with a special interest in early pregnancy and recurrent pregnancy loss. His other job is with the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis (OMS) charity. In 2015 Jonathon was diagnosed…
2019
Gastroparesis and dysmotility disorders Presented by: Dr Sharon Carey, PhD, APD
Normal well-co-ordinated gut peristalsis requires both muscle and nerve function. When there is damage to the muscles or nerves or both, dysmotility occurs. This dysmotility gives rise to GI symptoms which are commonly abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. These are symptoms which we would regularly see in many of our…
2019
Severe mental illness case study Presented by: Scott Teasdale, APD, PhD Candidate
People with severe mental illness have a 20-year reduced life expectancy compared to the rest of the population. Their reduced life expectancy is due more to the metabolic changes caused by the medications used to treat the psychotic illness than the psychotic illness itself. In his case study, Scott provides…
2019
How can you assist your clients when you are not physically present? Rachel Bradford, APD
The Spoon Project The Spoon Project began when one of Rachel’s clients commented “when I am here with you, it makes sense, but when I get home I find it hard to remain positive” This got Rachel thinking about how she could help her clients continue to build a positive…