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John Asgari

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I am a Clinical Nutritionist, Dietitian and member of The Nutrition Society of Australia, Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine and former Australian Institute of Hospitality

Location Melbourne, Australia

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  • Cancer therapies need two things: first, we need to identify relapse (the cancer coming back) way ahead of when we do now, so that drugs that can bypass resistance to the first therapy can be given before resistance to the second therapy arises. This is similar to what we already do for bacterial infections: we don’t use the same antibiotic again when a first...

  • One shared feature of all these hard-to-treat cancers is that there are some big practical difficulties in studying them. For instance, they’re generally very fast-growing, so patients are often diagnosed at an advanced stage, when they’re very unwell. At this point, the cancer is likely to have spread. Combined with the fact the tumours are often in tricky...

  • I’ve been thinking about this topic for some time, and it’s a concern really for all healthcare providers; that is, being so technology-based—so dependent on their computer—that they’re not reaching out and caring for people as much as they used to.

  • Try switching most remote consultations to regular video consultations, which are a much better vehicle for establishing rapport and creating empathy than by remote tele-consultation. And design virtual team-building rituals that give people the opportunity to interact regularly and experience their collaboration skills in consultation.

  • The art of empathic communication can help to handle conflicts and form deep connections with other people. Also, successful communication is a two-way process. People must present their ideas in a form others can understand, and they must, in turn, listen to others to understand how the message is received.

  • There are some people who are better at practicing cognitive empathy, yet who have a difficult time tapping into emotional empathy, as these two types of empathy are working from completely different systems of processing.   This is the difference between cognitive processing and perspective-taking compared to emotional processing.

  • Empathy is necessary for a healthcare provider to connect with patients and, at times, can be more effective in patient care than technical ability. In fact, one of the strongest arguments for empathy in the healthcare setting is the strong correlation between having a good patient-provider relationship and a positive treatment outcome.

  • Many types of anemia exist, such as iron-deficiency
    anemia, pernicious anemia, aplastic anemia, and hemolytic anemia. The different types of anemia are linked to various diseases and conditions. Many diseases, conditions, and other factors can
    cause anemia. For example, anemia may occur during pregnancy if the body can’t meet its increased need for RBCs....

  • “Food is Medicine” is a term which was originally coined by Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine; it was his belief that eating wholesome food is the basis for good health. Hippocrates said almost 2500 years ago “Leave your drugs in the chemist's pot if you can heal the patient with food."
    If food has the power to prevent much of the chronic illness...

  • Good nutrition is essential in keeping current and future generations healthy across the lifespan. Breastfeeding helps protect against childhood illnesses, including ear and respiratory infections, asthma, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Also, the best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to eat a low-fat, well-balanced diet. Other diet tips include...

  • The case studies reveal a variety of ways in which researchers typically engage the public with research: Involve public in the design and framing of the research Engage public in the research process Maximise uptake of the research by the public.

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    Option B:
    The study was randomized controlled, crossover, intervention trial.
    Making a simple switch from consuming a sugar apple drink to consuming two apples a day had positive effect on TC and LDL cholesterol compared to the control beverage after the 8 weeks. Also, this was a relatively short and small study. The strengths of the study include the fact...

  • Processed meat is generally considered unhealthy. There is no doubt that processed meat contains many harmful chemicals that are not present in fresh meat. Processed meat is meat that has been preserved by curing, salting, smoking, drying or canning. Also, eating high amounts of processed meat is more common among people with unhealthy lifestyle habits.

  • The key driver for eating is of course hunger but what we choose to eat is not determined solely by physiological or nutritional needs. Some of the other factors that influence food choice include: 1. Biological determinants such as hunger, appetite, and taste 2. Economic determinants such as cost, income, availability 3. Physical determinants such as access,...

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    That was a systematic review and meta analysis studies. It's strengths included many facts and reliable studies and trustworthy because of its based on large number of studies.

  • Its preamble states: Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist acts with integrity.
    Journalists should be open and honest about...

  • If you’ve only got bait you’re just feeding the fish. To make fishing work you need a hook. That’s what the first paragraph/headline is for. And it needs to work fast.
    There are several simple ways to attract the attention of readers: breaking news, journalistic investigation, playing on emotions or adding fuel to the fire.
    Pain and fear is a great...

  • I believe that I want some simple, basic things from the news media – to keep me up to date, help me understand what is going on, and also keep an eye on those in a position of power.

  • Peer-reviewed journal articles are usually considered the most reliable sources. Therefore, such sources are sought after for project work.

  • A surgery that requires stopping the heart will have a higher risk than a surgery to remove tonsils, but both can still result in death. Trauma surgery, an emergency surgery to save the life of an injured patient who will die without an intervention, is an example of a very high-risk surgery.

  • UCLH's ERAS App is great however, but many people may not be able to use them for different reasons, so some other option should be available for those people as well.

  • Undiagnosed anaemia is common in the surgical setting and is associated with increased perioperative morbidity and mortality. If it is uncorrected, it increases the likelihood of blood transfusion, which is independently associated with increased morbidity, mortality and hospital length of stay. (Blood Matters website)
    The National Blood Authority (NBA)...

  • 1- 0.09% As ASA2 using SORT.
    2- 0.37% using ACS NSQIP.
    3- 3.9%
    4- 37.9%

  • Shared decision making is a key component of patient- centered health care. It is a process in which clinicians and patients work together to make decisions and select tests, treatments and care plans based on clinical evidence that balances risks and expected outcomes with patient preferences and values. It ensures that the patient and his/her doctor are...

  • In my opinion perioperative pathway of care starts from the moment of contemplation of surgery and continues until the individual has made a full recovery.

  • Today, people are living longer lives from successful cancer treatments that are the results of past clinical trials. Through clinical trials, doctors determine whether new treatments are safe and effective and work better than current treatments. Clinical trials also help us find new ways to prevent and detect cancer. And they help us improve the quality of...

  • Learning that you have cancer is a difficult experience. After your cancer diagnosis, you may feel anxious, afraid or overwhelmed and wonder how you can cope during the days ahead. So, my advise would be included:
    1- Get the facts about your Prostate cancer diagnosis
    2- Maintain honest, two-way communication with your loved ones, doctors
    3- Anticipate...

  • Realizing that patients with chronic pain may be experiencing a variety of psychosocial issues that are maintaining and exacerbating the experience of pain, PCPs are making greater use of mental health services in order to address these issues and improve patient outcomes.

  • The Cancer Services guide is an essential resource for people affected by cancer, including their family, friends and carers. It helps people find the right services throughout their care - from diagnosis, treatment and life after cancer. There are many organisations and foundations that work to support
    those affected by a particular type of cancer. They...

  • Emotional and social support
    It has been widely discussed that social support is of superior importance among various psychological factors and social conditions that influence the process of dealing with disease.
    Social support is regarded as a complex construct which has long been suggested to have direct and buffering effects on patients' wellbeing and...

  • When healthcare professionals and services give the patient, patient-centred care, it puts them at the ‘centre’ of their healthcare by: treating him/her with dignity, respect and compassion communicating and coordinating their care between appointments and different services over time, such as when making a referral from to a specialist or other health services.

  • I am a Clinical Dietitian, Nutritionist currently serving as a consumer representative at Cabrini Health and Austin Health Board Community Advisory Committee, and Peter Mac Cancer Centre Communicating for Safety Committee. I am a member of Australian Nutrition Society and European Society for Medical Oncology.
    I am interested to update my understanding and...

  • Cancer survivorship has at least 2 common meanings: 1. Having no signs of cancer after finishing treatment. 2. Living with, through, and beyond cancer. This means that cancer survivorship starts at diagnosis. It includes people who receive treatment over a longer time. Their treatment can lower the chance of the cancer coming back or help to keep the cancer...

  • In fact all steps were very informative and impressive.

  • As a clinical nutritionist I would like to update my knowledge.

  • The creation of savior siblings is a prominent issue as our technology becomes more advanced, allowing us to do more in this domain. The idea of deliberately creating a savior sibling often provokes comments like these: It is totally unethical. You are not creating a child for itself. We would have very serious concerns that he is a commodity rather than a...

  • The public clearly understands who (i.e. which decision-makers and which institutions) are in charge of what actions during a pandemic is one of the key strategy plan for overcoming the pandemic.

  • Each Australian state and territory has generic emergency and disaster response legislation which authorizes officials to declare emergencies in a variety of circumstances and make orders to deal with an emergency. The Commonwealth does not have specific legislative power to deal with emergencies and has not enacted equivalent generic...

  • People with disabilities, particularly those in institutional facilities, and people who are unstably housed; all are experiencing enormous challenges for which the current COVID-19 response efforts are inadequate.
    Inequities that people with disabilities face that increase their risk of experiencing adverse socioeconomic outcomes due to the COVID-19...

  • Three possible differences in the health system which could shape a country’s response to COVID-19:
    1- Offering free healthcare to most of its population.
    2- State-controlled economy which its government can mobilize resources quickly.
    3- Using a locally developed computerized system to allow for faster detection of antibodies of the virus and supporting...

  • We must have a national testing infrastructure that means anyone who needs a test can access one. In turn this enables the local authorities to deploy contact tracing to control the transmission of the disease as lockdown measures are eased. Test, Trace, Protect is fundamental to helping us find a way to live with the disease until a vaccine or treatment is...

  • Three key aspects a government needs to consider when planning a comprehensive response to an emerging epidemic can be included: effective monitoring, review and evaluation. There needs to be a clear purpose and demand for undertaking monitoring,
    review and evaluation activities.

  • A member of the World Health Organization expert advisory panel for infection prevention and control, Prof Mary-Louise McLaws, said Victoria-Australia has had three distinct risk categories fueling the recent cases: family clusters, quarantine hotel staff, and health providers. “These factors could happen in New South Wales, but what is particularly driving...

  • COVID-19 is changing the way we work and the way we live. We are part of an evolving situation where we don’t know what will happen . next. Feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, scared, sad, confused or angry is common and expected. The good news is we can learn to live with uncertainty and respond in positive and productive ways.

  • It was very informative and interesting course however, I think too much chemistry was very challenging and even sometimes distracting !

  • Nicotine is both a sedative and a stimulant. Nicotine also makes the pancreas produce less insulin, causing a slight increase in blood sugar or glucose. Indirectly, nicotine causes the release of the chemical dopamine in the pleasure and motivation areas of the brain.
    Consuming nicotine through regular cigarettes or vaping leads to the release of dopamine in...

  • TRPV1 is a non-selective cation channel; when it is activated by capsaicin, sodium and calcium ions flowing through TRPV1 into the cell to depolarize nociceptive neurons, leading to action potential firing and finally the sensation of spiciness.

  • Generally speaking when comes to back pain, surgery should be absolutely a last option to considered so, many other safe options has to be recommended by practitioners first and to be try by patient.

  • People with ongoing or recurrent episodes of lower back pain should consider the benefits of walking as a low-impact form of exercise. Aerobic exercise has long been shown to reduce the incidence of low back pain. However, people with low back pain often find some forms of exercise too painful to continue, and therefore don't get the exercise they need to...

  • The aim of treatments is aggressively lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol which can slow, stop or even reverse the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries. Also, by boosting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol that may help, too.

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    It used to be thought we were at the mercy of our genes. But we’re now finding that our genes can be influenced by our health and lifestyle decisions and habits. Making healthy lifestyle choices isn’t guaranteed to ward off disease, but turning the right genes on or off with simple behavior changes could make the difference in whether you’re prone to develop a...

  • For some medicines, taking more medicine than required or an extra dose can cause problems. For example, too much blood pressure medicine could make you light-headed, too much ADHD medicine might make a child jittery or too much antibiotic might cause an upset stomach.

  • After our body has used the energy it needs, the leftover glucose is stored in little bundles called glycogen in the liver and muscles.

  • Type 2 diabetes is a global public health crisis that threatens the economies of all nations, particularly developing countries. Fueled by rapid urbanization, nutrition transition, and increasingly sedentary lifestyles, the epidemic has grown in parallel with the worldwide rise in obesity. Asia's large population and rapid economic development have made it an...

  • @SAIDMKUBWASALUM Thank you for asking. EC50 versus ED50. EC50 is the dose required for an individual to experience 50% of the maximum effect. ED50 is the dose for 50% of the population to obtain the therapeutic effect.

  • It was very informative and interesting however, details of the chemistry part was challenging!

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    Drug potency depends on the affinity of a drug for the receptor i.e., tendency for the drug to bind to the receptor, and efficacy i.e., ability to produce an effect. Potency is the intensity of effect produced for a given drug dose.
    Potency refers to the amount of drug required to produce an effect of given intensity. Differences in drug potency are evaluated...

  • For a drug ligand to bind strongly to its target and have a strong effect, it needs to be able to adopt the right shape to fit into the target binding site. If a molecule has to dramatically change shape to bind to its target, it is likely to bind poorly and therefore be unsuitable as a drug.

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    All of our body systems have to work together to keep us healthy. Our bones and muscles work together to support and move our body. Our respiratory system takes in oxygen from the air. It also gets rid of carbon dioxide. However, the organ systems also work together to help the body maintain homeostasis. For example, the cardiovascular, urinary, and lymphatic...

  • This is John, I am a Clinical Dietitian. I like to learn more about the science of medicine and also to update my knowledge.

  • Antidepressants drug such as serotonin has multiple functions in the brain, one of them is to keep us calm and content. So, when too little serotonin is active outside our brain cells, we become nervous, unhappy or unable to feel any pleasure. Blocking the transporter that inactivates serotonin can thus restore our brain's levels of active serotonin and once...

  • Depression is a major cause of morbidity worldwide, as the epidemiology has shown. Lifetime prevalence estimates vary widely, from 3% in Japan to 17% in the United States.

    By country.
    Rank Country Daily rate
    1 United States 1,454.74
    2 Nepal 1,424.48
    3 East Timor 1,404.10
    4 Bangladesh 1,401.53

  • Identify impacts, risks & opportunities
    Understand the key risks and opportunities for food fraud in the supply chain so, many risks can be identified and stopped at the early stage.

  • Humans can be exposed to pesticides by breathing it, getting it into their mouth, or absorbing it through the skin. Dermal exposure happens when our skin is exposed to pesticides. This can cause irritation or burns. In more serious cases, our skin can absorb the pesticide into the body, causing other health effects.
    Pesticides can cause short-term adverse...

  • Without bones, muscles, and joints, we couldn't stand, walk, run, or even sit. The spinal cord, a pathway for messages between the brain and the body, is protected .The ribs form a cage that shelters the heart and lungs, and the pelvis helps . Also. our bones support us and allow us to move. They protect our brain, heart, and other organs from injury. Our...

  • Animal studies suggest that a 10–50% reduction in normal calorie intake may increase maximum lifespan . Studies of human populations renowned for longevity also observe links between low calorie intake, an extended lifespan, and a lower likelihood of disease. Also, a study found that those eating one serving of fruits and vegetables a day died 19 months sooner...

  • @IngerNeylon Thank you Inger for your comment and learning support.

  • The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating based on the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. While there is no single definition of the Mediterranean diet, it is typically high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nut and seeds, and olive oil. A Mediterranean diet avoid the following foods:
    refined grains, such as white...

  • The association between the gut microbiota and obesity has also been observed in humans. Obesity is associated with excess energy intakes and sedentary lifestyles. Exercise or rather a lack of it may be an important influence on any shifts in microbial populations that are associated with obesity. This is highlighted by a recent study that showed an increase...

  • The importance of feeding your micobiota
    There is growing recognition of the role of diet and other environmental factors in modulating the composition and metabolic activity of the human gut microbiota, which in turn can impact health. Microbial mass is a significant contributor to fecal bulk, which in turn is an important determinant of bowel health. Gut...

  • In simple term, eating a nutritious diet helps us keep a healthy body weight and a healthy heart. It also helps reduce our risk of developing some chronic diseases. Based on research findings, our food choices may also affect our mood and mental health. This is sometimes called the “food-mood connection.”

  • Personalized nutrition can be defined as developing unique nutrition guidelines for each individual; precision nutrition seeks to develop effective approaches based on the combination of an individual's genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. Nutrigenomics ( genetic studies) helps in preventing or delaying the onset of diet and lifestyle related disease...

  • A fad diet, also called a popular diet or a diet cult, is a diet that makes promises of weight loss or other health advantages without backing by solid science. Fad diets are often highly restrictive, in some cases eliminating whole foods such as dairy or grains. In fact, good nutrition is about healthy sustainable dietary and life style changes.

  • When we eat real and fresh foods that nourishes us, it becomes the protein-building blocks, enzymes, brain tissue, and neurotransmitters that transfer information and signals between various parts of the brain and body. Al;so, certain nutrients and dietary patterns are linked to changes in a brain protein that helps increase connections between brain cells. A...

  • Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an important water-soluble vitamin. It plays an essential role in the production of our red blood cells and DNA, as well as the proper functioning of our nervous system. Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal foods, including meats, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy.
    Anaemia or nervous system injury from lower than...

  • Physical environmental factors contributing to mental illness are those that have the power to affect a person’s biology or neurochemistry, thereby increasing their chances of developing a disorder.In addition to poor nutrition, some other examples of physical environmental factors are: Sleep deprivation; Smoking; Substance abuse; Pollution; Exposure to toxin...

  • The WHO definition of mental health, while representing a substantial progress with respect to moving away from the imaginary of mental health as a state of absence of mental illness, raises several concerns and lends itself to potential misunderstandings when it identifies positive feelings and positive functioning as key factors for mental health. People in...

  • The biggest current issues in health in Australia are chronic health issues that affecting Australians such as: Hypertension , osteoarthritis, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, and asthma are the most common chronic health conditions affecting Australians.
    Conversely, an unhealthy diet has long been recognized as a key risk factor for overweight and...

  • I believe that online learning helps to eliminate borders and barriers, both social and physical. Online courses are a great solution to the challenges that many people face as they are provided with high-quality education and on their own place and time. On the one hand, online courses have become hugely popular by the simple virtue of being so much more...

  • It was an informative course based on scientific evidence and information for everyone's' better lifestyle so, thanks to all the lecturers.

  • The “super foods” tag has been slapped on everything from oats to turkey. Fruits and vegetables which are tagged “super foods” are often high in antioxidants. But nutritionists agree that eating one so-called “super food” on its own is not enough to ensure long-lasting health. Variety is the key.
    The Mediterranean diet, as the name suggests, is based on the...

  • It is important to note that more evidence is required before these possible health benefit links are proved definitive so, there is no harm to drink Green Tea in moderation.

  • Green tea contains less caffeine than coffee but enough to produce an effect. It also contains the amino acid L-theanine, which can work synergistically with caffeine to improve brain function. It is important to note that more evidence is required before these possible health benefit links are proved definitive
    In some people, green tea can cause stomach...

  • Eating a nutritious diet helps you keep a healthy body weight and a healthy heart. It also helps reduce your risk of developing some chronic diseases. New research finds that your food choices may also affect your mood and mental health. This is sometimes called the “food-mood connection.” Some of best Foods to Boost the Brain and Memory are:
    Fatty Fish. When...

  • International food trade plays a critical role in global food security and economic development, but has also caused many environmental problems, such as water pollution and biodiversity loss in exporting countries.
    Economic growth resulting from trade expansion can have an obvious direct impact on the environment by increasing pollution or degrading natural...

  • Ancient grains include varieties of wheat and one of them is Einkorn. The History Of Einkorn, Nature's First And Oldest Wheat. Einkorn is the oldest wheat known to scientists, and is considered man's first wheat. The term einkorn is derived from the German language and interpreted to mean “single grain”.

  • Bush tomato is proving to be one of the most marketable products emerging
    from the Australian native foods industry.
    A large part of the traditional Aboriginal diet in Australia included native fruits and seeds that grew naturally within the area. The types of fruit and seed depended on the season and availability, but could include wild passion fruit, wild...

  • Probiotics that are the same or very similar to the ones that our body makes can be taken to supplement healthy digestion. The use of prebiotics and probiotics together is called microbiome therapy. You don't need to take a prebiotic for probiotics to work, but taking them might make your probiotics more effective.

  • So-called "super foods" are foods that are rich in nutrients. Super foods are foods — mostly plant-based but also some fish and dairy — that are thought to be nutritionally dense and thus good for one's health. Blueberries, salmon, kale and acai are just a few examples of foods that have garnered the "super food" label. One of super foods is Dark Leafy Greens....

  • Effective and good coaching is all about the process of equipping people with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities they need to fully develop themselves to be effective in their commitment to themselves, the company, and their work. True coaching improves employee and organizational resiliency and effectiveness in change which was missing in that style of...

  • I believe the Supportive and coaching styles leadership are of the most effective leadership styles because it allows lower-level employees to exercise authority they'll need to use wisely in future positions they might hold.

  • Scenario 2
    By reviewing the scenario, I believe that Zia was an experience employee in the company and also, by studying as well as working she became qualified HR Coordinator. Her work as Deputy HR Manager has been consistent, competent and even highly regarded till eventually her performance started to change. In my view regular direct communication,...

  • Build awareness around hiring bias.
    Check the language in job descriptions.
    Blind the resume review process.
    Only use validated assessments.
    Standardize the interviews.
    Watch out for bias toward likeability.
    Implement a collaborative hiring process.
    Acknowledge confirmation bias.

  • Having a panel interview.

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    2- A
    3- C

  • 1- At least two years of related experience.
    2- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field.
    3- Excellent interpersonal skills.
    4- Experience with data entry and data analysis.
    5- Strong problem solving, project management and organization skills
    Must be a Registered
    6- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
    7- Organized and able to...

  • The primary role is to design nutrition programs to improve or maintain the health of patients. The programs designed may be preventive, for many diseases or obesity, or therapeutic to help a patient with heart disease maintain a baseline health and nutrition state.

    Responsibilities:
    1- Speaking to patients to learn about their health goals and dietary...

  • Typical factors that led to poor decision making include ineffective communication, lack of proper briefing and debriefing throughout the interview process and poor candidate management. This can lead to a significantly negative impact on our overall recruitment strategy.

  • The vital goal of selection is to recruit the candidate who is most suitable for the job duties and the culture of the organization. Using the right selection methods and delivering them effectively is important. Selection can also reduce employee problems in the organization such as labor turnover, absenteeism increased team morale.

  • The Business Plan articulates your project and is the fundamental tool for communicating with investors. A well produced business plan will give you an edge. Following the Executive Summary, the main body of the Business Plan should cover the following.
    Business plans should be reviewed and possibly updated at least once a year, especially for younger...