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DDA Meetings and Nutrition Events


    June 19, 2008 
ASPEN Teleseminar - Short Bowel Syndrome: Nutrition,
Medical and Surgical Management

 

Course Description:
The estimated prevalence of patients in the United States with short bowel syndrome (SBS) is 2 per million people. SBS patients have complex nutritional requirements due to the loss of absorptive capacity. Based upon a patient’s remaining gastrointestinal anatomy, dramatic changes may occur in fluid, electrolyte, & trace element nutriture. The combination of diet, medications, & growth factors can also allow SBS patients requiring home parenteral nutrition to reduce or eliminate their dependency on this therapy. With the appropriate indications, surgical procedures including intestinal transplantation may be a therapeutic option for patients with SBS & intestinal failure. This program will provide the attendee with knowledge of recent advances in pharmacotherapy, nutrition support, & surgical options for SBS patients.

Program facilitated by North Texas ASPEN and Baylor University Medical Center

Location:
Baylor University Medical Center
Truett Basement, Room 8

Time:
Registration: 2:30 – 3:00
Program 3:00 – 4:30

Sponsor:
Infusion Partners

RSVP :
RSVP by June 16 to
Ashley Mullins, RD, LD, CNSC
214-820-9598 or
email: ashleban@baylorhealth.edu

$5 donation in support of NTSPEN greatly appreciated

Distinguished Faculty:
Laura E. Matarese, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA, CNSD
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA

Kishore R. Iyer, MBBS, FRCS
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY

Moderator:
Gordon S. Sacks, PharmD, FCCP, BCNSP
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Madison, WI

Continuing Education:
CE available for RDs, RNs, Pharmacists, & Physicians


October 10, 2008
NTSPEN Symposium -
Strategies For Optimizing Nutrition Support

tegies For Optimizing Nutrition Support
 

Course Description: Learn from experts about enteral & parenteral nutrition support, earn 4 CE hours, network with your colleagues!

Location:
Marriott Dallas/Plano at Legacy Town Center

Time:
11:00 am – 5:30 pm

For More Information :
For more information, contact Susan Roberts (susanro@baylorhealth.edu) or Lisa Reed (lisareed@baylorhealth.edu)

Sponsors:
North Texas Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (NTSPEN)


DDA Membership Meetings: Non-DDA members are welcome for a small donation of $10 per meeting to support the cost of CE's and meeting costs. You can pay online or at the meeting.

To submit an event, contact DDA with the program title, brief overview, location, time and contact info.

 

Nutrition Tip

Get your folate with lentil soup.

Lentil soup can be a comforting and hearty item for the fall season. Along with folate, lentils also provide

  • iron
  • potassium
  • phosphorous

Lentils can also be added to salads, casseroles, and stews.