Melanie Baker
@melcurls
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PhD student & Intestinal Failure Dietitian. Non medical prescriber. Striving hard to control her mop of curls on a daily basis! My views are my own
Leicester, England
Joined April 2009
After 3 online teaching days last week, really looking forward to welcoming @BDA_PENG #clinicalupdate2025 delegates to Birmingham tmw for our practical workshops
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Congratulations all. We are so lucky to work with @leicdan. Always so supportive of our @uhl_lift MDT @Leicnut @UHL_DIETITIANS @Leic_hospital
At BAPEN Conference, we celebrated the brilliant work and contributions in the clinical nutrition space. Congratulations to @AlisonCulkin @leicdan, @Cooper_Dr_SC and Jane Fletcher for receiving BAPEN Roll of Honours!π
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Looking forward to this @BDA_Dietitians and the title describes my research journey perfectly. A straight road would not be exciting and Iβve met lots of inspiration people along the way
Hear from @BrownAdey at our #BDAResearch Symposium on Wednesday 4 December as he covers the 'long and winding road' from practice to research π¬π£ Book your place today to learn the latest in dietetic research: https://t.co/UcWHjkhMlT
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First time chairing a poster session @BAPENUK as well as presenting my PhD research study @OfficialUoM . So much inspiring work going on to improve nutrition care #BAPEN24
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Can you help me reach my recruitment target @BDA_PENG @bpnginfo @BAPENUK to help inform on current HPN prescribing practice? Great CPD opportunity too! β¬οΈ
What nutrient profile influences the decision to prescribe a bespoke HPN regimen? Call out for healthcare professionals in England to take part in a research study. Email me to register interest π
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This @oxford_brookes study aims to explore and investigate the experiences of research-interested, research-active & research-enabling staff from NHS Trusts & universities in England regarding research collaboration between an NHS Trust & a university: https://t.co/IfslAB4oha
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Great day π exciting times for those aspiring to develop clinical academic careers π
Today, UHL and the @uniofleicester launched the Institute for Excellence in Healthcare with an inaugural conference. The new partnership aims to deliver world-class research opportunities for healthcare colleagues in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
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A reminder that @BDA_PENG are running an additional Clinical Update Course in Jan 2025 (blended learning with 3 days virtual and one day F2F in Birmingham). Places are still available!
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This makes me so incredibly sad and I canβt imagine an invisible life, lived in fear with no voice
Today, the Taliban passed a law that bans women from showing their faces and having their voices heard in public. Their burqas must now entirely cover their faces and they are not permitted to speak in public or to look at any males that are not relatives. Perhaps itβs been an
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What nutrient profile influences the decision to prescribe a bespoke HPN regimen? Call out for healthcare professionals in England to take part in a research study. Email me to register interest π
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*CALLING ALL EXTENDED ROLES DIETITIANS (ERD's)* Want to contribute to the evidence base for UK based ERD's? Please complete my MSc Top Up questionnaire and be part of the first survey of ERD's in the UK! https://t.co/wQcvuP3sN2
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Been working on these little characters for a while. Based on my thesis so currently a little dry. I'm now working on more accessible language & positive calls to action for use in healthcare settings. More resources on their way ππ #MakeSpace4Research #ConversationForKindness
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Do you estimate home parenteral nutrition requirements in adults with chronic intestinal failure? My scoping review explores the evidence ππ@sorrelburden @SimonLal_12 @JHND_Official @BDA_PENG
https://t.co/UZTiNXn0of
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
This scoping review aimed to explore the evidence base for how parenteral nutrient requirements are determined in adults with chronic intestinal failure and to determine whether clinical cohorts...
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Those who know me will understand why I love the stool chart from @ButternutBox. Billy dog (and his insides) loves his dinner!
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Wow π€© 22 @BDA_Dietitians researchers doing PhD or post doc have joined the networking group. Next monthly meeting we are sharing tips on getting publishedπ
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π So many wider benefits for patient safety: reduced delays in feeding βοΈ better nutrition delivery βοΈ reduced x-rays βοΈ improved documentation π
Nutrition nurses have LCAT assessed one hundred and eleven nurses for NGT insertion and care so far this year. Great commitment from nurses @Leic_hospital @sueburtonDCN @HoggJulie
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PhD life is a rollercoaster so Iβm embracing the wins. This week scoping review accepted for publication β
great collaboration discussion with industry β
networking with other Uni Dietetic researchers, learning every journey is unique β
@UoMResDev @sorrelburden @SimonLal_12
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Interesting study. Anyone using calf circumference cut offs to assess reduced muscle mass for GLIM? @BDA_PENG
Interesting read on the feasibility of implementing GLIM criteria in older patients. @prehab4cancer @BDA_Dietitians @BDA_Oncology @BDA_olderpeople @NWNWBDA
https://t.co/JwQV87pQVN
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