Season 2

In this podcast Timira Naicker walks us through her journey as a dietitian and how she made the transition into the field of regulatory. Timira gives us great insights about her regulatory dietitian role, what are her interests, what does a typical day looks like and how you can think about a career in regulatory. Disclaimer: BDA endorsement applies only to the educational content of the learning activity.

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In this podcast Dr Michelle Harvie discuses the importance of research and setting research questions to test a hypothesis. One particular interesting area of work researched by Michelle is the very low-calorie diet and the 5:2 diet within diabetes. Disclaimer: BDA endorsement applies only to the educational content of the learning activity.

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In this podcast Dr Graeme O’Connor discusses his role as a research dietitian and how he made his first research move in the field of refeeding syndrome. After the success of developing clinical guidelines for the management of refeeding syndrome, Graeme went onto to research tube feeding formula containing food derived ingredients at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Graeme also highlights how dietitians can work with industry to test important questions such as 'how can a blended diet work in a hospital setting?'  Disclaimer: BDA endorsement applies only to the educational content of the learning activity.

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In this podcast Dimitrios Koutoukidis discusses his journey as dietitian from Greece and now in the United Kingdom. His master’s degree enabled him to move into the field of research and is now working on some fantastic research that may support non-alcoholic fatty liver patients in the future. Disclaimer: BDA endorsement applies only to the educational content of the learning activity.

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Annina Whipp joins us to talk about the ins and outs of setting up a blended diet service. For some, this process isn’t straightforward and there may be several obstacles in the way and things you may not have considered. Annina shares her experiences and reflects on the whole process, sharing her words of wisdom and some helpful tips for others thinking about setting up their own service.

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In this episode of the Inside Medical Nutrition podcast, Dr. Linia Patel interviews Ibrahim Amin, a lead practice pharmacist, about his experience managing cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA). Ibrahim shares his journey into pharmacy, driven by a love for chemistry and a desire for patient contact.
The conversation explores the pharmacist's role in cow’s milk protein allergy (CMA) management, emphasising that it extends beyond dispensing prescriptions. Ibrahim discusses supporting patients and healthcare professionals, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to guidelines. He highlights the importance of recognising that pharmacists are medicine experts and can provide valuable advice.

Ibrahim notes a concerning trend of delayed diagnoses and inappropriate management of CMA, often stemming from initial visits to A&E. He stresses the need for accurate diagnoses, appropriate formula prescriptions, and ongoing monitoring of patients. He discusses some of the common symptoms of cow’s milk allergy such as rashes and gastrointestinal symptoms.

The discussion delves into the importance of communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Ibrahim emphasises the value of virtual MDT meetings, which improve efficiency and accessibility.

Ibrahim shares practical tips for managing CMA, including reminding parents that "breast is best" and providing guidance on dairy-free diets for mothers who are breastfeeding. 

Managing the nutrition and hydration needs of dysphagia patients in the care home setting can be challenging. Sophie Murray Quality Improvement and Regulatory Partner for Signature Care Homes sits down with Linia to discuss optimal management and the positive impact this can have on patient outcomes.

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In this episode of the Inside Medical Nutrition podcast, Dr. Linia Patel interviews Claire Thornton-Wood, a paediatric dietitian, about Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). ARFID is a relatively new diagnosis, recognised in 2013, that encompasses various previous conditions like infantile anorexia and extreme selective eating. It is categorised as an eating disorder, however, unlike other eating disorders, ARFID is not related to body image concerns. Claire emphasises that ARFID is a mental health diagnosis with significant physical implications. It affects both children and adults, with a possible family link.

Claire explains that ARFID is characterised by a pattern of avoiding certain foods or food groups, restricting quantities, and not being influenced by body image. The United States Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria include persistent failure to meet nutritional needs, leading to weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, dependence on feeding tubes or supplements, and interference with psychosocial functioning.
Predisposing factors include choking episodes, medical conditions causing gagging, tube feeding history, and aversive experiences with medication.  The longevity and severity of symptoms of ARFID differentiate this condition from picky eating.

Diagnosis of ARFID can be made in both adults and children, with ARFID in children being diagnosed as early as 2 years. The journey to diagnosis can be significant for some children.

The impact on families is substantial, causing anxiety about nutrition, social difficulties, and challenges in school. Management involves ensuring nutritional safety, reassurance, and addressing weight concerns. Dietitians may recommend vitamin and mineral supplements, oral nutritional supplements, and fortified foods. In severe cases, tube feeding may be necessary.

In this podcast Lisa Philips-German, a Paediatric Nurse Consultant talks us through her unique role and how she successfully manages cows’ milk allergy patients in her paediatric community. Lisa will share the success of her clinic and how they have managed to empower and support parents and carers, work with other healthcare professionals and strengthen service provision in the community.
Important notice: Mothers should be encouraged to continue breastfeeding even when their infants have cows' milk protein allergy. This usually requires qualified dietary counselling to completely exclude all sources of cows' milk protein from the mothers’ diet.

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