Michelle Ruddy

Macmillan Advanced Practitioner Oncology Dietitian. Special interest in Head & Neck Cancer
HCPC Reg. Views my own

[Mairi Atkinson-Pedersen MSc 🇬🇧🇩🇰 @Mairi_Pedersen]

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

[Dr. Nikhil @DrNikhilMD]

🧵 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 💪🧓🔥

[A/Prof Nicole Kiss @NicoleKKiss]

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! https://t.co/Vfvjq7TGG5 #CancerResearch #Sarcopenia

[UCL Head & Neck Academic Centre @UCL_HNAC]

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: https://t.co/8In4wr979q

8pm GMT/UK time

[Mary Phillips @MaryHPBRD]

Practical guidelines for monitoring after pancreatico-duodenectomy. I really enjoyed writing this one - fascinating literature! @RoyalSurrey @nigps @GuildfordHpb https://t.co/mkFeWFPWsz

[BAPEN UK @BAPENUK]

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: https://t.co/Qk78McaKCh

[HelenWebsterRD @hwebsterRD]

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

[Florence Cook @FlorenceCookRD]

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!
➡️ https://t.co/vSKoQyAbf8

[Nicolas Hart @DrNicolasHart]

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”

[PRDA UK @PRDA_uk]

📢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.
🔗https://t.co/PXYIylwY73

@BritSocGastro
@Gut_BMJ

[Sarah-Jane Nelson RD NMP (see also Blue sky) @squidgeywooni]

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

[Maura McClean @MccleanMaura]

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

[Macmillan Info & Support Centre Croydon Hospital @CUHMacmillan]

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

[Aisling Nolan @MsAisNolan]

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

[Fiona Roulston @FionaRoulston]

Every cancer patient has unique nutritional needs and should have access to a specialist oncology dietitian #WorldCancerDay #UnitedbyUnique
@HSEDubMidlands @TeriMargaret @trust_indi

https://t.co/0pFnzAKgvk

[BDA Oncology Specialist Group @BDA_Oncology]

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

[Stephen Smith, PhD. @stephensmithPN]

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: https://t.co/amMlylN0Pi

[ASPEN @ASPEN_nutrition]

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: https://t.co/G22T7Nfg1G

[Christine McColgan RD @dietitian_ni]

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

[Public Health Agency @publichealthni]

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 https://t.co/SKt6jDAXL1
#SwallowAware