Majella O'Keeffe PhD RD
@MajellaOKeeffe
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Programme Director & Senior Lecturer MSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics @UCC; Vice-Head School Food and Nutritional Sciences. Research on obesity. Views my own
Joined May 2014
What is the risk of pancreatitis and gallstones in those taking GLP1 medicines? 🤨 GLP-1RA had no increased risk for pancreatitis compared with SGLT2i initiators (HR 1.01). GLP-1RA showed a modestly increased risk of biliary disease compared with SGLT2i initiators (HR 1.15),
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✅ Editor's Choice: This review highlights the latest evidence-based approaches to obesity management, spanning behavioral, nutritional, pharmacologic, and surgical interventions. 🔖 Bookmark it for your citations: https://t.co/2ZoAA5NbYu
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Newly published treatment algorithm for the pharmacologic treatment of obesity and its complications, from the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) ⚕️ Semaglutide and tirzepatide are recommended as first line to treat obesity AND to treat underlying
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The updated 2025 European guidelines on coeliac disease are now out! @UEGJournal 🆕🔢 1️⃣ Main updates 🔑 2️⃣ What to do if already on GFD 🌾 3️⃣ Other causes of villous atrophy 🧠 4️⃣ Seronegative villous atrophy 💡 📸: https://t.co/Cgz4ytHg4w
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Weight stigma affects everyone, not just individuals. It is a societal issue that starts early, influenced by media and caregivers, and often continues throughout life. Studies show some healthcare professionals hold negative views toward people living with obesity. This can
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🍀Best of luck to our @fnsucc 2nd year MSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics students as they embark on their clinical placement today. And a big thank you to our placement partners for their continued support. #dietetics #rd2b
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Definition and diagnostic criteria of #clinical #obesity
https://t.co/cM8pyJ2mQB
#FREE to read with registration (also FREE)
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🚨 New ESPEN Guideline just out: “Clinical Nutrition in Surgery – Update 2025” Highlights: ✅ Frailty screening now required in older surgical patients ✅ CT-based body composition = gold standard in cancer surgery ✅ Prehabilitation on risk-stratified basis Full paper 👉
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📢 Just published our review on GLP-1 RA and Muscle Mass Effects, summarizing clinical and preclinical evidence, also clinical algorithm for sarcopenia. Grateful to my co-Authors 🇷🇴🇮🇹🇷🇺🇨🇿🇵🇱 for their valuable contributions! 🔗 Read the full article here: https://t.co/hFlZ3CUodS
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Currently recruiting a PhD student for an exciting 4 yr project on the development of novel nutritional ingredients for the elderly working with Dr @ElaineMcCarthy_ & Dr @mimeclegg in @fnsucc Further details below. Closing date 4 Aug 2025 @VistaMilk @SEFSUCC @UCC
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GLP-1 RA & Nutritional Deficiencies In a new study of 460k people on GLP-1 RA, it was shown that: 1️⃣ Vitamin D deficiency was most common (13.6%). 2️⃣ 12.7% developed nutritional deficiencies in 6 months. 3️⃣ 22.4% within 12 months. 4️⃣ 8% of people saw a dietitian within 6
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Tirzepatide & Brain Activation New 6-week phase 1 tirzepatide study showed that: 1️⃣ Tirzepatide reduced daily caloric intake by 525 calories compared to placebo after only 3 weeks. 2️⃣ It also lowered appetite, food cravings, urges to overeat, hunger, and sensitivity to food
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👏Congratulations to Dr Samantha Cushen and Katie Johnston on the release of this fantastic resource - 'Menopause, Diet & Cancer - eating well after cancer'. Great to see so many at the book launch this evening and hear about the important work in this area.
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At #ECO2025 in Málaga, ECPO proudly led the largest gathering of people living with obesity ever at a global congress. With over 70 patient advocates, powerful youth-led sessions, and the moving Journey with ROSE exhibition, ECPO ensured lived experience was front and centre. We
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One of our MSc Dietetics students is exploring supplement use in men diagnosed with prostate cancer. If this applies to you, we’d love your input! 🕐 The short, confidential survey takes less than 10 minutes. 🔗 Take part here: https://t.co/FQ9fP2ogqq
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Reminder: Join us at #ECO2025 for the first-ever Patient-Led Symposium! “Patients: The Untapped Tool in Your Toolbox” will spotlight the powerful role of lived experience as a stakeholder in the obesity and NCDs space. Explore how patient engagement is transforming advocacy,
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Join us for an exciting event as part of the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival! Tue 8th Apr @ 6 PM Room A1 FSB, UCC Food & Innovation: A guided tour through UCC's Expertise with @Conor__Carey and Dr Aylin Sahin. Register your interest: https://t.co/eP1dQ3Lla2
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