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Healthy Conversations with Omy Naidoo, A show for Dieticians

Healthy Conversations with Omy Naidoo, A show for Dieticians

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Dietician Omy Naidoo interviews experts each week with the aim to share knowledge and help improve patient outcomes
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Season 2 Episode 1 QNRG +

Healthy Conversations with Omy Naidoo, A show for DieticiansJun 15, 2021

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S3 E1 The microbiome and prebiotics in critical illness- Alta Kloppers RD (SA)

S3 E1 The microbiome and prebiotics in critical illness- Alta Kloppers RD (SA)

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

Sep 05, 202330:56
S2 e20 Micronutrients in Critical illness and parenteral nutrition - Baxter

S2 e20 Micronutrients in Critical illness and parenteral nutrition - Baxter

<ul>
<li>Importance of micronutrients</li>
<li>Thiamine in early feeding</li>
<li>Indications for MC supplementation</li>
<li>Vit D in Critical Illness</li>
<li>Vit K deficiency in surgical pts</li>
<li>Parenteral Vs Enteral MC</li>
</ul>
Nov 01, 202240:56
S2 E19 Nutricia- Protein Pulsing - Vanessa Kotze

S2 E19 Nutricia- Protein Pulsing - Vanessa Kotze

<ul>
<li>What is protein pulsing</li>
<li>The target pt for protein pulsing</li>
<li>Protein pulsing in critical illness</li>
<li>The effect of protein pulsing</li>
<li>Protein Pulsing in COPD/Elderly</li>
<li>Protein pulsing and continuous feeding</li>
</ul>
Jul 12, 202218:05
S2 E18 - Baxter - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) - Prof Weimann

S2 E18 - Baxter - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) - Prof Weimann

<ul>
<li>What is ERAS</li>
<li>Metabolic Response to Surgery</li>
<li>Practical tips to implement ERAS</li>
<li>Role of microbiome in perioperative nutrition</li>
<li>Parenteral Nutrition in surgery</li>
<li>Role of immunonutrition</li>
</ul>
May 23, 202232:37
S2 E17 Nutricia Intermittent Feeding a novel strategy in Critical Care feeding, Prof Todd Rice

S2 E17 Nutricia Intermittent Feeding a novel strategy in Critical Care feeding, Prof Todd Rice

<ul>
<li>What is Intermittent Feeding in ICU</li>
<li>Benefits of IF</li>
<li>Autophagy and IF</li>
<li>Muscle Full Effect</li>
<li>Protein and muscle mass</li>
<li>Role of Testosterone</li>
<li>Practical Advice for dieticians to implement IF</li>
</ul>
Apr 24, 202226:48
S2 E 16 Nutricia- Metabolic Aspects of Muscle Wasting in Critical illness - Dr Rob van Gassel MD

S2 E 16 Nutricia- Metabolic Aspects of Muscle Wasting in Critical illness - Dr Rob van Gassel MD

  • 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
Apr 03, 202241:44
S2 E15 Nutricia: Fibre in the critically ill patient- Dr Lauren Hill

S2 E15 Nutricia: Fibre in the critically ill patient- Dr Lauren Hill

<ul>
<li>Different types of fibre</li>
<li>Role in critical illness</li>
<li>Definition of Diarrhoea</li>
<li>Clinical evidence for use of fibre enriched EN</li>
<li>non feed related causes of Diarrhoea and so much more</li>
<li>Effect of fibre on GRVs, vomiting, mortality, length of hospital stay</li>
</ul>
Mar 10, 202225:43
S2 E14 Role of Glutamine in the patient journey- Azela Health- Alta Kloppers RD(SA)

S2 E14 Role of Glutamine in the patient journey- Azela Health- Alta Kloppers RD(SA)

<ul>
<li>Background of Glutamine</li>
<li>Role of Glutamine in Critical illness</li>
<li>Supplementation of Glutamine</li>
<li>Indication for Glutamine</li>
<li>Contra-indications, Dosing</li>
</ul>
Feb 11, 202226:17
S2 E 13 Supplemental Parenteral Nutrition with Prof Alessandro Laviano, Rome, supported by Baxter

S2 E 13 Supplemental Parenteral Nutrition with Prof Alessandro Laviano, Rome, supported by Baxter

  • 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
Jan 27, 202228:37
S2 E 12 Hospital Malnutrition with Prof Renee Blaauw, Fresenius Kabi

S2 E 12 Hospital Malnutrition with Prof Renee Blaauw, Fresenius Kabi

  • 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


Dec 09, 202141:36
S2 E11 Discussing Metsyn X with Tabitha Hume RD (SA) - supported by Delfran

S2 E11 Discussing Metsyn X with Tabitha Hume RD (SA) - supported by Delfran

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

Nov 17, 202121:32
S2 E10 Nutritional Intake Post ICU, Dr Emma Ridley (Aus)- Fresenius Kabi

S2 E10 Nutritional Intake Post ICU, Dr Emma Ridley (Aus)- Fresenius Kabi

<ul>
<li>COVID 19 in Austrailia</li>
<li>Study of Nutritional intake post ICU</li>
<li>Enteral nutrition filling the gap!</li>
<li>Factors affecting oral intake</li>
<li>Advocacy for nutrition post ICU</li>
</ul>
Oct 03, 202131:59
S2 E9 Olive oil in PN and its application - Professor Philip Calder (UK)

S2 E9 Olive oil in PN and its application - Professor Philip Calder (UK)

<ul>
<li>Effect of different lipids on inflammation</li>
<li>Role of olive oil in critical illness</li>
<li>Effect of olive oil on immune function</li>
<li>Oxidative stress and inflammation</li>
<li>Liver Function, PN and olive oil</li>
<li>Overall summary of lipids</li>
</ul>
Sep 21, 202136:07
S2 E8 Nutritional Screening, Hospital Malnutrition, Nutric SF tool with Prof Daren Heyland

S2 E8 Nutritional Screening, Hospital Malnutrition, Nutric SF tool with Prof Daren Heyland

In this episode we discuss:

  1. Importance of Screening in Critical illness
  2. 2.NUTRIC-SF score
  3. Hospital malnutrition
  4. Practical application of NUTRIC-SF
  5. NRS vs NUTRIC


Sep 09, 202131:29
S2 E7 Combination Enteral nutrition and Parenteral in critically ill patients, with Prof Stoppe- Germany

S2 E7 Combination Enteral nutrition and Parenteral in critically ill patients, with Prof Stoppe- Germany

<ul>
<li>What is combination Parenteral Nutrition</li>
<li>Supplemental PN vs Combo PN</li>
<li>How to guide for combo PN</li>
<li>Early PN and acute phase</li>
<li>Functional outcome and combo PN</li>
<li>Target pt for combo PN</li>
<li>Future Research for combo PN</li>
</ul>
Aug 23, 202126:17
S2 E6 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) with Claire Julsing Strydom RD(SA)- Delfran

S2 E6 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) with Claire Julsing Strydom RD(SA)- Delfran

<ul>
<li>Pathophysiology of PCOS</li>
<li>Symptoms of PCOS</li>
<li>Baseline Bloods in PCOS</li>
<li>Myo-inositol and D Chiro- inositol</li>
<li>Dosing of PCOSITOL</li>
<li>Benefits of PCOSITOL</li>
<li>Real life success stories of patients with PCOS</li>
</ul>
Aug 05, 202139:37
S2 E5 Dr Cereda (Italy) Sarcopenia and its Management - Nutricia

S2 E5 Dr Cereda (Italy) Sarcopenia and its Management - Nutricia

  • 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
Jul 29, 202138:47
S2 E4 Very Low Energy Diets (VLED) - Gabrielle Maston - Australia

S2 E4 Very Low Energy Diets (VLED) - Gabrielle Maston - Australia

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
Jul 16, 202138:15
S2" E3, Prof Heyland Canada - High protein

S2" E3, Prof Heyland Canada - High protein

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

Jul 08, 202132:27
Season 2 Ep 2 Omega 3 in Critical care and surgery - Prof Martindale

Season 2 Ep 2 Omega 3 in Critical care and surgery - Prof Martindale

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

Jul 02, 202147:38
Season 2 Episode 1 QNRG +

Season 2 Episode 1 QNRG +

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

Jun 15, 202101:09:47
Omy Naidoo chat to Prof Daren Heyland, MD, Canada

Omy Naidoo chat to Prof Daren Heyland, MD, Canada

In this episode we chat about,

> COVID in Canada

> Critical nutrition.com

> Role of protein in the critical care

> EFFORT Trial



Sep 01, 202030:28
Omy Naidoo Chats to Dr Sundeep Ruder, Endocrinologist

Omy Naidoo Chats to Dr Sundeep Ruder, Endocrinologist

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



Aug 17, 202037:44
Omy Naidoo Chats to Prof Arved Weimann about ERAS

Omy Naidoo Chats to Prof Arved Weimann about ERAS

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

  1. ERAS and the Team approach
  2. Obesity and Colo-rectal cancer
  3. Screening tools and surgery
  4. Phase angle and bioelectrical impedance
  5. Glutamine in Surgery
  6. Omega 3 in Surgery
  7. Arginine in Surgery
  8. Practical tips for surgery


Jul 27, 202029:35
Omy Naidoo to Paul Wischmeyer MD Duke University

Omy Naidoo to Paul Wischmeyer MD Duke University

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


Jul 21, 202045:35
Omy Naidoo Chats to Prof Laviano MD about hospital malnutrition

Omy Naidoo Chats to Prof Laviano MD about hospital malnutrition

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

Jul 06, 202032:04
Omy Naidoo Chats to Dr Emma Ridley, Senior Research Fellow at Monash University

Omy Naidoo Chats to Dr Emma Ridley, Senior Research Fellow at Monash University

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
Jun 24, 202027:20
Omy Naidoo Chats to Alta Kloppers, Highly experienced dietician

Omy Naidoo Chats to Alta Kloppers, Highly experienced dietician

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



Jun 18, 202028:16
Omy Naidoo Chats to Dr Qasim Butt - Nephrologist from Texas USA

Omy Naidoo Chats to Dr Qasim Butt - Nephrologist from Texas USA

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

Jun 10, 202036:49
Healthy Conversations (a show for dieticians)- Omy Naidoo chats with Prof Rodseth - critical care specialist

Healthy Conversations (a show for dieticians)- Omy Naidoo chats with Prof Rodseth - critical care specialist

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 


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