The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 14 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover some basic concepts from hematology, nutritional anemias and their diagnosis, and Prof. Rusnak shares her dad's leukemia story to illustrate the concepts in real life. 

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 14 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover the role of iron in the body and the assessment of iron status. 

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 13 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover the concepts of informatics, nutrition informatics, standardized terminologies, interoperability, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Health Informatics Infrastructure.  In short, in this episode we get very NIRD-y. 

Prof. Rusnak interviews Emily Rice, BS, RDN, LD, about her experience with Type 1 diabetes. Emily does an amazing job telling her diagnosis story and explaining what a "typical" day in the life is like for a person with Type 1 Diabetes.

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 12 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover the types of diabetes, and the types of testing done to assess blood sugar. 

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 11 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover the assessment of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 11 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover the basics of gastrointestinal assessment. Do note- this is actually a recording from 2017, be sure to check the Carmen page for a few notes of updates to testing recommendations since then (spoilers, the recommended age for colonoscopies has been lowered!)  In this episode:  The Awkward Yeti

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 10 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover the basics of assessment for pediatric populations. 

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 9 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover the malnutrition case scenarios introduced in the previous content, and review PES statements. 

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 9 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover a brief overview of calcium and vitamin D assessment, the hair, skin, and nails portion of the nutrition focused physical exam, and an overview of the NFPE process with example patient scenarios. 

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 8 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover biochemical assessments for micronutrients, as well as physical signs and symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies. 

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 8 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover a brief recap of the blood chemistries introduced last week, and describe biochemical measures of the pancreas, of protein status, and of the thyroid.

In this bonus episode, Prof. Rusnak talks about the time a family member was experiencing chest pain, and the many tests it took to arrive at a diagnosis. 

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 7 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover biochemical assessments including typical blood chemistries, liver panels, and assessments of kidney function.  We also started a discussion on the recent publication "Hidden in Plain Sight - Reconsidering the Use of Race Correction in Clinical Algorithms". 

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 7 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover a brief recap of cardiovascular assessment as introduced last week, with greater detail on echo cardiograms, electrocardiograms, cardiac stress tests, and some of the laboratory measures taken following damage to the heart.  At the end of this episode, we also cover an introduction to biochemical tests in general.  From this episode:  Mayo Medical Clinic Test Catalog ...

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 6 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover an introduction to vocabulary and terms around cardiovascular health, and some of the imaging and diagnostic tests that patients with cardiovascular disease may have.  Be sure to check Carmen for additional videos that explain the concepts of heart failure, ejection fraction, and echocardiograms and stress tests.  From this episode:  VoteOhio.gov

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 6 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover the limitations inherent to diet data collection, the databases used for analyzing dietary data, and we start to look at what defines a "healthy" diet. 

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 5 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover the different methods of assessing diet, and the pros and cons of each.  From this episode:  USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 5 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover body fluids and electrolytes, intakes and outputs, edema, dehydration, and oral rehydration solutions. 

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 4 of fall semester 2020. In this episode we cover the variety of prediction equations that are used for estimating the total number of calories required for different populations.   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Columbus Metropolitan Library Apply for your own CML card Lynda.com via the Columbus Metropolitan Library

Prof. Rusnak interviews Kristen Heitman, MS, RDN, LDN, Clinical Research Dietitian at The Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center, Clinical Research Center. 

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 3 of fall semester 2020. This episode is an overview of exercise testing, with emphasis on how the RD would integrate with the rest of a patient's care team to track functional status and progress. 

The audio-only portion of our synchronous Zoom class for week 2 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover the different ways to determine what the body is made of.  We discussed under water weighing, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, air displacement plethysmography, bioelectrical impedance analysis, and skinfolds measures.  And your restaurant recommendations:  The Northstar Cafe Red Chili Fusian Amul India Aab India Bareburger NIle Vegan Los Gauchos Cazuela's ...

The audio-only portion of our pre-recorded lectures for week 2 of fall semester 2020. In this episode, we cover where this course fits in the dietetics curriculum, as well as the measurement and interpretation of heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and circumferences.  From this episode:  Kohn 2015: Adjusted or Ideal Body Weight for Nutrition Assessment? 

A brief introduction to our course teaching assistant, Peter Madril, MS RD LD.