Healthy Conversations with Omy Naidoo, A show for Dieticians

In this episode we discuss What is the function of the thyroid in the body We understand the different thyroid parameters, t3,t4 etc3.  Micronutrients that affect thyroid function Zinc and Selenium on the thyroid function of overweight/obese hypothyroid pts Role myo-inositol in PCOS and other conditions, as well as thyroid function Typical patient for thyrovive, how is it dosed

What is the Microbiome Alterations to the gut in critical illness The role of prebiotics in Critical care nutrition Translating guidelines to practice

Importance of micronutrients Thiamine in early feeding Indications for MC supplementation Vit D in Critical Illness Vit K deficiency in surgical pts Parenteral Vs Enteral MC

What is protein pulsing The target pt for protein pulsing Protein pulsing in critical illness The effect of protein pulsing Protein Pulsing in COPD/Elderly Protein pulsing and continuous feeding

What is ERAS Metabolic Response to Surgery Practical tips to implement ERAS Role of microbiome in perioperative nutrition Parenteral Nutrition in surgery Role of immunonutrition

What is Intermittent Feeding in ICU Benefits of IF Autophagy and IF Muscle Full Effect Protein and muscle mass Role of Testosterone Practical Advice for dieticians to implement IF

Causes of muscle wasting in ICU ICU drugs which affect muscle mass Muscle wasting and COVID Muscle size and functionality mTOR pathway & Autophagy Strategies to improve muscle mass in ICU

Different types of fibre Role in critical illness Definition of Diarrhoea Clinical evidence for use of fibre enriched EN non feed related causes of Diarrhoea and so much more Effect of fibre on GRVs, vomiting, mortality, length of hospital stay

Background of Glutamine Role of Glutamine in Critical illness Supplementation of Glutamine Indication for Glutamine Contra-indications, Dosing

Supplemental Parenteral Nutrition (SPN) SPN vs Combo EN/PN Benefits of SPN Risks and 'Perceived Risks' of SPN Fluid balance & SPN Micronutrients & SPN SPN in Oncology

Hospital Malnutrition Prevalence Screening/ Diagnostic Tools for Malnutrition Multicenter Study for Hospital Malnutrition GLIM Criteria Prevalence according to diagnosis Getting into Research in this area

1. The mechanism of action of myo-inositol and its role in metabolic disease 2. We discuss the importance of the ratio 40:1 3. Who is the target pt for Metsyn X 4. How do you differentiate between the pt for PCOSITOL and Metsyn X 5. How do the studies look interms of Metsyn X and weight loss, hbA1c and any lipid parameters? 6. Where does Metsyn X fit i.e. combo with metformin or replacement etc 7. How to access Metsyn X for your patients 8. What is the cost of Metsyn X 9.Patient success stories using Metsyn X

COVID 19 in Austrailia Study of Nutritional intake post ICU Enteral nutrition filling the gap! Factors affecting oral intake Advocacy for nutrition post ICU

Effect of different lipids on inflammation Role of olive oil in critical illness Effect of olive oil on immune function Oxidative stress and inflammation Liver Function, PN and olive oil Overall summary of lipids

In this episode we discuss: Importance of Screening in Critical illness 2.NUTRIC-SF score Hospital malnutrition Practical application of NUTRIC-SF NRS vs NUTRIC

What is combination Parenteral Nutrition Supplemental PN vs Combo PN How to guide for combo PN Early PN and acute phase Functional outcome and combo PN Target pt for combo PN Future Research for combo PN

Pathophysiology of PCOS Symptoms of PCOS Baseline Bloods in PCOS Myo-inositol and D Chiro- inositol Dosing of PCOSITOL Benefits of PCOSITOL Real life success stories of patients with PCOS

What is Sarcopenia Consequences of Sarcopenia Factors related to Sarcopenia Vitamin D & Protein Role in treating Sarcopenia Physical Activity and Anabolism Sarcopenia and COVID 19 RE-COVID Trial Obesity and Sarcopenia Post COVID/critical illness Nutrition Programs

In this episode we discuss: Very low Energy Diets (VLED) Phases of VLED Direct Trial and Diabetes Remission VLED and Obesity Management Baseline Bloods for VLED VLED and Bariatric Surgery Nestle Optifast

Role of protein in ICU RCTS in protein provision Benefits of high protein in acute phase The EFFORT trial PEP up protocol to enhance EN delivery High protein and physical activity

In this episode we chat about: > Role of omega 3 fatty acids in critical illness > What are SPMs (Specialized pro-resolution Mediators) >Dosing of Fish oil > Monitoring in Parenteral nutrition > Omega 3 and it effects in surgical patients >Pharmaco-Economics of using fish oil > Summary of Evidence

In this episode I chat to Professor Paul Wischmeyer from Duke University regarding: Update on the LEEP COVID trial Limitations of metabolic carts in the past Features of the QNRG + Ideal patient for IC using this device Who should we not use this device for IC vs Predictive and what advice can we get in the absence of IC This episode is supported by Baxter Healthcare

In this episode we chat about, > COVID in Canada > Critical nutrition.com > Role of protein in the critical care > EFFORT Trial

In this episode we chat about the latest advances in Diabetes care management GLP 1 and what are they, DPP 4 Inhibitors, GLP1 for weight loss, SLGT2 inhibitors in diabetes, Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices

Prof Weimann has well over a 100 published articles in the field of peri-operative nutrition and surgical oncology. He also is associate Editor for Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, and Head of Surgery and Clinical Nutrition at St George Hospital in Germany In this episode we discuss ERAS and the Team approach Obesity and Colo-rectal cancer Screening tools and surgery Phase angle and bioelectrical impedance Glutamine in Surgery Omega 3 in Surgery Arginine in Surgery Practical tips for surgery

Prof Wischmeyer has well over 150 peer reviewed articles in international Journals as well as is the recipient of numerous awards both locally and internationally for his research In this interview we discuss COVID in the US Longitudinal Energy Expenditure (LEEP) COVID Trial Phased in approach of protein delivery Hypermetabolism in the recovery phase off COVID Cardiac failure in COVID Vitamin D supplementation in COVID Supplemental PN in COVID Probiotics in COVID

Prof Laviano is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. His background is internal medicine and Nephrology, as well as clinical nutrition Prof Laviano has served on various committees within ESPEN over the years He has also served as Editor for various publications such as, British Journal of Nutrition, Nutrition, Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia, and Muscle; Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism Prof Laviano has more than 180 publications in international peer reviewed journals In this episode we chat about hospital malnutrition

Dr Emma Ridley presented in 2019 at the South African Critical Care Congress. She has 10 years experience in Critical care nutrition Research, and is a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University in Australia In this episodes we discuss Advice for the young researchers Energy delivery using supplemental PN Nutrition in the post ICU phase Phasing in, of nutrition in ICU Practical considerations for Indirect Calorimetry (IC) IC vs predictive equations Age old debate of IBW vs ABW vs AdjBW when feeding the obese critcally ill patient

In this episode I chat to Alta Kloppers, a dietician in private practice for 26 years! We discuss: > Value Based Care models from Medscheme > Effect of COVID 19 on the experienced dietician practice > Business operations during lockdown > virtual consultations and the future > Practical Guidance for management of COVID 19 patients And so much more...... Alta says, 'Take it one day at a time, do what you can with what you have

In this episode we discuss > Effect off COVID 19 on healthcare in Texas > Diabetes, renal disease and COVID 19 > Telehealth implementation > Dr Butt's advice to health care workers

In this episode we chat to Professor Rodseth, critical care specialist, researcher, and academic. We discuss how COVID 19 has impacted on his role. Professor also discusses everything from proning (and the rationale behind it), to practical advice for dieticians' in the ICU when managing patients. Professor also discusses the importance of pre-ICU nutrition, and oral nutrition supplementation. He touches on refeeding syndrome and various other key points when managing the COVID patient Don't forget to like, share and subscribe! A show for dieticians