2023
Prehab nutrition by Kristy-Lee Raso, APD, PhD candidate
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
The health of our ageing population is becoming increasingly complex with multiple comorbidities as well as the requirement for surgeries. Alongside the increased incidence of surgeries, 30-50% of patients will develop post-operative complications, and some will not return to their baseline function, may nutritionally decline and have a reduced quality…
2023
Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis by Anthony Mead, Advanced Renal Dietitian
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
With dietitians who are not specialists in renal nutrition in mind, Advanced Renal Dietitian Anthony Meade explains the fundamental concepts of haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis and why we don’t need to panic when a client who has dialysis is referred to us. Renal nutrition can be a complex area to…
2022
ADHD and diet in children by Miriam Raleigh, APD, Paediatric Dietitian
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Diet and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex issue in which individual tailored advice is key. Considerations in ADHD dietary management include the age of diagnosis, pre-existing conditions (such as Autism spectrum disorder), feeding challenges, meal routines and the dietary impact of specific medications. With increasing rates of ADHD diagnosis,…
2022
Weekly job wrap up
Listed below is a summary of jobs posted in the past seven days. These jobs have been collected from employment sites using the search terms Dietitian and/or Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand. Both Dietitians Australia (Classifieds > Jobs requires login) and Dietitians NZ also list jobs on their website, many of…
2022
Gut-brain axis deregulation in IBS by Dr Jessica Biesiekierski
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Our understanding of the gut-brain axis in IBS is constantly evolving, with new eye-opening research further revealing this. While our role as dietitians is often diet-focused, it is critical to not over-simply the management of IBS, remembering that it is in fact a complex and multifactorial condition which is impacted…
2022
Heart disease. Presented by Celine Gallagher RN, PhD
A clinical overview for Exercise Physiologists Heart disease is highly prevalent and a leading cause of death and disability in Australia; and as Exercise Physiologists, it’s of clear value to keep our broad clinical knowledge up to date. Dr Celine Gallagher offers a comprehensive rundown of three significant heart conditions:…
2022
High output stomas by Emma Osland, AdvAPD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
Understanding and educating individuals on the nutritional management of their stoma output can be complex, with many patients receiving contradictory advice from their friends, family and even other healthcare professionals. Common misinformation provided includes that drinking more fluids will compensate for stoma losses and that soluble fibre (such as psyllium)…
2022
Weekly job wrap up
Listed below is a summary of jobs posted in the past seven days. These jobs have been collected from employment sites using the search terms Dietitian and/or Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand. Both Dietitians Australia (Classifieds > Jobs requires login) and Dietitians NZ also list jobs on their website, many of…
2022
B12 in plant-based diets by Dr Amanda Benham, PhD, APD
Anthea Talliopoulos, APD
With increasing popularity of plant-based or vegan diets, B12 deficiency is of increasing concern. B12 deficiency can have significantly wide-spread implications through virtually effecting every cell of the body through its role in DNA synthesis and energy metabolism. This is of particular concern amongst women of reproductive age, who are…
2022
Psychology and pain. Presented by Anthony Berrick, MAPS
How psychologists work with people challenged by chronic pain Pain affects the whole person, not just the specific body part in pain. It makes sense then that the most impactful interventions use a whole-person approach. Psychological therapies, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, focus on helping individuals to engage in life‐enhancing…