Michelle Ruddy

✨We did something different for this years #MAW25 and asked the ward leads what would solve malnutrition within hospitals 🏥 …..@BAPENUK

🧵 SARCOPENIA: The Ultimate Resident-Level Masterthread If you understand this, you will never miss a case on rounds again. Interactive, detailed, crisp, and complete. #MedTwitter #InternalMedicine #Geriatrics #FOAMed 💪🧓🔥

Dr Annie Curtis won a Best of the Best Rapid-Fire award at #COSA2025 for EPICCS study: predictors of cancer-related muscle loss. A key step toward better screening & outcomes for people with cancer. Full publication coming soon! deakin.edu.au/epiccs #CancerResearch #Sarcopenia

Don’t forget, there’s still time to sign up to our free lecture with our special guest from Australia Join @TeresaBrownAPD from Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, discussing gastrostomy placement. Live Q&A @FlorenceCookRD Register: update.theHNAC.com 8pm GMT/UK time

Practical guidelines for monitoring after pancreatico-duodenectomy. I really enjoyed writing this one - fascinating literature! @RoyalSurrey @nigps @GuildfordHpb aspenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/nc…

BAPEN and @BritSocGastro have recently published a Position Statement on Electrolyte and Vitamin Replacement in Adult Patients with Severe Malnutrition, including people with Eating Disorders who are undergoing refeeding. Have a read here: bit.ly/4ocBXgO

Please vote for our North Cancer Nutrition resource which is accessed by 30,000 people every quarter who need evidence based nutrition advice!

I’m recruiting to a survey investigating feeding practices after head and neck flap surgery (oral cavity/oropharyngeal subsites). If you are a UK healthcare professional and would like to participate please follow the link or QR code to find out more! ➡️ qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_er…

A standing ovation for #CHALLENGE trial at #ASCO25 - first in world to definitively show exercise reduces recurrence and improves survival: “For every 16 people, exercise prevents 1 person from recurrent/new cancer” “For every 14 people, exercise prevents 1 person from dying”

📢New Guidance on gastrointestinal consequences of cancer treatment📢 Providing a comprehensive approach to managing the GI consequences of cancer treatment, supporting you in delivering the best possible care for your patients. 🔗ow.ly/tMTE50VkN8f @BritSocGastro @Gut_BMJ

Vast range of medications being prescribed by dietitians currently as supplementary prescribers under Clinical Management Plans. Wouldn't it be great if we could be Independent Prescribers? @BDA_Dietitians

Great to meet Chris Curtis CEO @swallowsgroup to start a conversation around support for people affected by head & neck cancer in NI. Lived experiences from Jackie and Lisa shaped our understanding of the specific support needs of people living with this cancer #cancersupport

Cooking can be a real chore when you are too tired as a result of anti- #cancer treatment.. You may find it difficult to change your food habits. @WCRF_UK offers free recipes for all diets needs, families, cultures & budgets as well as free cooking classes & great tips #LWBC

Delighted to shine a spotlight on Nutrition during Cancer treatment for #WorldCancerDay2025 in the #Irishindependent. Cancer RDs play a major role in treatment outcomes and survivorship. @DrSineadBrennan @charles_gillham @trust_indi @HSEDubMidlands @murraymuse @TeriMargaret

Every cancer patient has unique nutritional needs and should have access to a specialist oncology dietitian #WorldCancerDay #UnitedbyUnique @HSEDubMidlands @TeriMargaret @trust_indi independent.ie/life/health-we…

Are you an oncology dietitian who are working in/ interested in #prehab ? Following our discussion on screening and outcomes from our 1st online networking event, join us on our 2nd event to discuss prehab on 21 Feb 2025. #prehabnetwork #oncologydietetics #prehab

How practical is it to get 20 g of protein from whole foods? It's harder from plant-based sources, and may require a higher calorie intake to meet your protein goals. Source: link.springer.com/article/10.100…

NEW ASPEN recommendations support routinely screening all adult outpatients with cancer for #malnutrition. The document also provides recommendations on appropriate screening tools, follow-up, and barriers to implementation. Read now in #JPEN: ow.ly/GLaE50U6umZ

Great to be alongside fellow HSCNI Dietitians today presenting the great work we do day to day with our patients at the @BDA_Dietitians research symposium! 💫 @aoifesavage54 @McguganDeb64760

As families plan visits to restaurants and cafes over the festive period, check out our factsheet produced with @HospUlster to help the food and drink industry understand and improve the lives of people with swallowing difficulties. Visit pha.site/HospitalityFac… #SwallowAware