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Fiona Boyle

@fififobo

Clinical Specialist Dietitian working in Inherited Metabolic Disorders. Opinions are my own.

 Dublin City, Ireland
Joined April 2011
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Our paper on the amino acid and protein content of fruit, vegetables and starchy roots for use in inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs) is now published: mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/17/281…
Determination of the Protein and Amino Acid Content of Fruit, Vegetables and Starchy Roots for Use...

Determination of the Protein and Amino Acid Content of Fruit, Vegetables and Starchy Roots for Use...

Amino acid (AA)-related inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs) and urea cycle disorders (UCDs) require strict dietary management including foods low in protein such as fruits, vegetables and starchy...

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New national algorithm for the diagnosis of Coeliac Disease in Children in Ireland hse.ie/eng/about/who/cspd/nc… @gpbuddy @CHI_Ireland @TCDPaeds @HSE_CDI @ICGPnews
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Jenny McNulty@jennymc462 Sep 2023
Excellent work from our colleagues in the adult metabolic service! Answering patients’ questions! Maith sibh 🇮🇪
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If you've ever attended any of the below specialties with your child, we'd like to hear from you! 📢 For more info read below⬇️
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The Metabolic Unit in CHI at Temple Street held an 'in-house' event for children on a low-protein diet that are due to start school in September. It was a fun-filled day for patients, their siblings & parents to meet and share experiences❤️ Read more 👉 bit.ly/3YEE0h2
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Jenny McNulty@jennymc468 Aug 2023
mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/15/338… New 🇮🇪 Pku research:26% 👶 were🤱🏻 at 3months.70% mums wanted to🤱🏻 for longer and said Pku was the reason for stopping. Partial🤱🏻is 👍 for Pku, can even help 🩸Phe! More support is needed to help our breastfeeding 🤱🏻 mums! #pku @NSPKU @JIMD_Editors
A Retrospective Chart Review and Infant Feeding Survey in the Irish Phenylketonuria (PKU) Populat...

A Retrospective Chart Review and Infant Feeding Survey in the Irish Phenylketonuria (PKU) Populat...

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disorder of protein metabolism. It is generally treated using dietary management with limited intake of phenylalanine (Phe). Partial breastfeeding (BF) is...

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James Nurse@DrJNurse28 Jun 2023
Not sure that protein drinks require a warning but clinicians need to consider sending an ammonia in acutely unwell patients of any age! bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lo…
Protein drinks should carry warning after boy died, says coroner

Protein drinks should carry warning after boy died, says coroner

Rohan Godhania, 16, fell ill after drinking a protein shake and died days later, an inquest hears.

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📚 Galen Medical Nutrition Scholarship 2023⭐ Our award is open to those aged 16+ who live with a metabolic disorder such as #PKU or #TYR, to help support further education, career development and training. As well as a generous bursary to assist with tuition fees and education expenses, we will be giving away a technology bundle worth £2,000! Learn more: galenmedicalnutrition.com/sc…
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Fantastic project by Dr. Breen on the diagnosis and management of familial hypercholesterolemia patients in Ireland. Delighted to have had the opportunity to work on this with her and to see it presented 😊
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A simplified overview of Metabolism #MedEd #MedTwitter #Biology #ASPEN23 h/t @torres_adan_
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Jenny McNulty@jennymc461 Apr 2023
Amazing low protein easter recipe resource put together by our UCD nutrition student Niamh Hennigan. Easter treats options for all our patients on a low protein diet!
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Great to see the new @FSAIinfo #vitmainD guidelines released & delighted my PhD research was included! New recommendations: 👧Children (5-11yr) should get 10ug (400iu) Oct-Mar 👨Teens/adults (12-65yr) ⬆️ to 15ug (600iu) Oct-Mar 🤰Pregnant 15ug all yr 👳🏾‍♀️Dark skinned 15ug all yr
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FSAI publishes scientific report on #vitaminD nutrition for 5 to 65 year olds in Ireland It marks the first time that vitamin D nutrition has been examined in terms of how people aged 5–65 years can achieve optimal intakes for long term health in Ireland ow.ly/TUoC50MRFci
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We would like to thank those who contributed their suggestions and helped us to build this resource as well as add new recipes to our patient website. Head there to check them out, and don't forget to let us know what you think 🍽️ #citrindeficiency #dietmanagement #snackideas
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