Reconnect Nutrition

Tom Scully (any pronouns) | Queer dietitian | Mental health & eating disorders | Men's health | LGBTIQA+ health 🏳️‍🌈 | weight inclusive

[Benjamin F. Shepherd, PhD @Stigmatologist]

Interested in learning more about the role of age in intraminority stigma experiences and community involvement among gay men? Click for the free eprint link, which can be used up to 50 times:
https://t.co/h04Mm0O5Az (if expired, feel free to DM me!)

[Tim Piatkowski @PiatkowskiTim]

Good news! My article received enough views to be a Top Viewed Article. Read it here https://t.co/q6CRxgWa97 #TopViewedArticle @wileyinresearch

[Tim Piatkowski @PiatkowskiTim]

New @tandfonline w. @DomDeAndrade @drmdunn1 & David.
Among men who use steroids (n=273), younger men reported higher aggression, with aggression decreasing with age.
Age matters — harm reduction needs to reflect that

@UQ_CHSR @Griffith_CMH @IHT_Deakin

https://t.co/Av7h22yVPh

[Benjamin F. Shepherd, PhD @Stigmatologist]

Eating disorder researchers and clinicians working with gay/bi+ men should consider addressing the psychosocial impact of intraminority body stigma.

https://t.co/l3rv0o2dAO

If you’d like a copy of the article, let me know! 4/4

[Reconnect Nutrition @Scully_tom]

@Stigmatologist Looks interesting! Would love a copy to have a read through if possible

[Benjamin F. Shepherd, PhD @Stigmatologist]

🚨New pub alert!🚨
Research on the health benefits of LGBTQ+ community involvement is mixed. Led by Dr. @WesleyRBarnhar1, our longitudinal study found… 1/4

[Reconnect Nutrition @Scully_tom]

@Kerry2theLeft Congrats!

[Prof Ada Cheung (she/her) @DrAdaCheungAU]

New 🫀heart health evidence from our team at @UniMelbMDHS + @Austin_Health 🌈
Two @JAMANetworkOpen studies reveal how gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) can influence heart function and biomarkers in trans adults — reshaping how #cardiac tests should be interpreted.
🧵👇

[Aiv Puglielli MP @AivGoesGreen]

Victoria’s first fixed pill testing site is now open, 95 Brunswick St Fitzroy.

The Greens, the experts and the community fought for years for this life-saving service to be introduced.

It will save lives.

And this campaign persisted while for years we were told ‘No’.

1/3

[James Downs @jamesldowns]

Why are men with eating disorders still dying?💔

This is the question at the heart of a new paper published with @cliveryton this week in the @JEatDisord

We wanted to respectfully tell the story of one man’s case, what the system couldn’t see, and what must change

🧵1/

[Star Observer @star_observer]

After many years of campaigning, Australia's ban on blood donation from sexually active gay and Bi+ men and trans women is finally being lifted 🎉
https://t.co/H3QRSCWHAo

[Prof Ada Cheung (she/her) @DrAdaCheungAU]

📢 New article out now! How often should prolactin be checked during GAHT? 🧪🏳️‍⚧️

🔍 Mild rises common with cyproterone
💡 Routine checks not always needed
💬 Symptom-guided care = less stress + cost

Read: https://t.co/hXUlWxEl3t
#transhealth #GAHT #transresearch

[Prof Kamlesh Khunti @kamleshkhunti]

Significant heterogeneity in responses to GLP-1 RA therapy in type 2 diabetes in routine clinical practice.

Large proportion achieve a reduction in either body weight or HbA1c.

40% no benefit

https://t.co/gdXzsBHADA

[Reconnect Nutrition @Scully_tom]

@PiatkowskiTim @QLDInjectors @Qld_MHC @Griffith_CMH @UQ_CHSR @aivl Great resource!

[Tim Piatkowski @PiatkowskiTim]

Proud to present our peer-led steroid harm reduction booklet resource. A collab between Hi-Ground @QLDInjectors @Qld_MHC. Featuring bespoke contributions from international contributors, all with lived-living expertise.

@Griffith_CMH
@UQ_CHSR
@aivl

https://t.co/xYuoseS4yg

[Prof Ada Cheung (she/her) @DrAdaCheungAU]

Just launched: the first-ever Gender Euphoria Scale 🏳️‍⚧️✨
Made with @Swinburne + @MCRI_for_kids, it helps mental health care focus on trans joy – not just dysphoria.

Read: https://t.co/KXUTjVX3g2
Paper: https://t.co/1LDSJft6rp
#transhealth #transjoy #gendereuphoria

[Tim Piatkowski @PiatkowskiTim]

This Thursday come listen to a deep dive regarding the second wave of the World's first steroid checking trial.

Thanks to my mates at @NDARCNEWS

@Griffith_CMH
@UQ_CHSR
@QLDInjectors
@Qld_MHC
@WeAreTheLoopAU
@RMIT
@LivUni
@UQHealth

[Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia @EDNeuroAus]

Our Board Members Maud and Laurence will present a masterclass on neurodivergence and eating disorders alongside Hilary and Emma from NEDC (National Eating Disorders Collaboration).
Learn more about it here: https://t.co/joAUgeOJXF

[Tim Piatkowski @PiatkowskiTim]

New Collab @tandfonline w. Kim, @LukeCox121 @luke_turnock @drandyrichy

Non-medical insulin use can kill. IPED peers both produce and mitigate this risk in ways the medical system ignores.

@Griffith_CMH
@SwanseaUni
@unilincoln
@UniofNewcastle

https://t.co/SbvrtwVeNm

[Tim Piatkowski @PiatkowskiTim]

Pleased to share our 3rd 'wave' of steroid checking data.

Now >100 samples analysed:

✔️ 78% contained expected steroid
⚠️ 22% contained unexpected steroid
📉 50% underdosed
📊 Full report: https://t.co/5v5lSG42OR

Amazing team: @QLDInjectors @WeAreTheLoopAU + many others.