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Dan Rogers

@leicdan.bsky.social

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Gastroenterologist and Intestinal Failure Physician. Interested in nutrition, malnutrition, prison healthcare, wildlife and gardening. Previous @bapen.bsky.social Secretary and Trustee.

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Dan Rogers @leicdan.bsky.social · Jan 11

This is the final slide in most of my teaching presentations.

Nutrition is important, and should be on the radar of all healthcare professionals. Without it your patient won't get better.

#Nutrition #Malnutrition #BAPEN

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Dan Rogers @leicdan.bsky.social · 23h

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Conclusion:

Approximately one in five people with Rome IV IBS used opioids on a regular basis. Compared with non-users, opioid users had worse QoL, greater psychological impairment, and higher direct healthcare costs.

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Prevalence of Opioid Use and Associated Healthcare Outcomes in Rome IV Irritable Bowel Syndrome in the United Kingdom

One in five people with Rome IV irritable bowel syndrome use opioids on a regular basis. Compared with non-users, opioid users had worse quality of life, greater psychological impairment, and higher ....

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Steve Griffin @profstevegriffin.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Jacqui Young and @bmj.com for discussing this important subject with myself and @dralig.bsky.social

www.bmj.com/content/391/...

Covid-19: Excluding doctors from vaccination programme puts patients at risk, clinicians warn

Doctors have warned that the government’s decision to exclude health and social care workers from its covid vaccination programme is putting patients at risk and will have a major impact on an overstr...

www.bmj.com

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Dan Rogers @leicdan.bsky.social · 3d

Sneak peak of our nearly finished Leicester Endoscopy unit today and how we are generating our own green electricity 😀 #Endoscopy #Gastroenterology #GreenEndoscopy

Photo of solar panels on the roof of the new Leicester endoscopy unit

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NCEPOD @ncepod.bsky.social · 4d

We have a new report out, looking at hypo and hypernatraemia www.ncepod.org.uk/2025bs.html @HQIP @RCPhysicians @Soc_Endo @RCollEM @theRCN @FICMNews @acutemedicine @UKKidney #bloodsodium

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BAPEN @bapen.bsky.social · 6d

Join us for the 2nd annual Edgbaston Course in May 2026.

Start thinking about the multidisciplinary team you want to bring and keep an eye on the BAPEN website for information on registering to come soon.

Dan Rogers @leicdan.bsky.social · 7d

After a productive summer fruiting our blueberries are giving us a real show for autumn @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social

Dan Rogers @leicdan.bsky.social · 11d

And they haven't posted their statement on their account on the other place. Wonder why........

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 22d

Vaccinations have been so successful that “there's been a collective forgetting that measles, and mumps, and rubella—these used to be diseases that would kill people in fairly large numbers,” the Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna tells Jeffrey Goldberg at The Atlantic Festival. bit.ly/46a5DUE

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 28d

I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.

As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.

Letter from Ed Davey to Keir Starmer condemning Elon Musk for inciting violence and urging unity to defend democracy.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 29d

Appalled by the violent scenes of police being attacked at the Tommy Robinson rally today. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.

These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.

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Dan Rogers @leicdan.bsky.social · Sep 12

Rainbows in Leicestershire

Dan Rogers @leicdan.bsky.social · Sep 7

The swallows and house martins are hanging on in South Leicestershire; summer isn’t over just yet 🤞 @rspb.bsky.social @lrosbirds.bsky.social

Dan Rogers @leicdan.bsky.social · Aug 29

Watching @britsocgastro.bsky.social conference on catch up and nutrition, and the importance of having access to specialist dietitians, is being mentioned in every session on IBD 😀

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BAPEN @bapen.bsky.social · Aug 28

⏰ Final call – applications for BAPEN President Elect close tomorrow!

Don’t miss this last chance work alongside Dr Nick Thompson and play an exciting role in guiding BAPEN through national developments.

Apply today: bit.ly/4mAf05W

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BAPEN @bapen.bsky.social · Aug 28

🏆 Nominations are open for the PENG Excellence in Nutrition Support Award 2025! Showcase a service or project that demonstrates excellence.

✅ Nominate yourself, a colleague, or a team. The winner will present at the PENG Study Day.

Apply here: bit.ly/4lKpC0A

Dan Rogers @leicdan.bsky.social · Aug 24

Fantastic morning foraging courtesy of Leicester Community Orchards www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-...

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · Aug 23

Good to see this BOHS guidance explaining the difference between FRSM and FFP3 in healthcare. FRSM are useful but are not protective equipment for workers and it’s important this is recognised properly when determining protection against airborne infection www.bohs.org/media-resour...

Healthcare Workers Still Exposed. Experts demand action to keep healthcare workers and patients safe. - British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)

Aside from the huge loss of life and legacy of illness among healthcare workers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers are at particular risk from exposure to airborne diseases. Many...

www.bohs.org

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Dan Rogers @leicdan.bsky.social · Aug 20

New report from @bapen.bsky.social Patient Network Group on improving services for people living at home with an enteral tube

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Experiences and views of support services for people living at home with an enteral tube

YouTube video by BAPENUK

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NCEPOD @ncepod.bsky.social · Aug 19

NCEPOD are recruiting additional trustees. If you would like to know more about the role see our advert here: www.ncepod.org.uk/vacancies.html
@ilovepathology.bsky.social
@kathrich.bsky.social

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BAPEN @bapen.bsky.social · Aug 15

BAPEN's Patient Network Group recently spoke with Mike Nickle about his journey adapting to life with artificial nutrition – from the learning curve of managing a feeding tube at home, to finding ways to enjoy everyday activities.

Read his story here ➡️ bit.ly/414NaWF

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BAPEN @bapen.bsky.social · Aug 4

We’re delighted to support #HANWeek2025, raising awareness of essential nutritional treatments: parenteral and enteral feeding, and oral nutrition supplements.

Visit the PINNT website to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4fEBT5D

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BAPEN @bapen.bsky.social · Aug 8

📢We're calling for your nominations for the following Awards, presented at Conference 2025. If you would like to nominate either yourself or a colleague, please email the BAPEN Office [email protected].

For more information, visit: bit.ly/4fsbVSE

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BAPEN @bapen.bsky.social · Aug 1

BAPEN is looking for Practitioners in Psychological Medicine!

Join a multidisciplinary community of healthcare professionals committed to improving nutrition care and support and access a range of member benefits.

More info here: bit.ly/4esMYpK

Dan Rogers @leicdan.bsky.social · Jul 31

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www.clinicalnutritionespen.com/article/S240...

Addressing nutritional risk and dehydration in vulnerable older adults in the emergency department: a single-arm feasibility study on detection, treatment, and follow-up

Dehydration and malnutrition are highly prevalent among older adults in the emergency department (ED). To date, there is no evidence regarding targeted nutrition and hydration interventions initiated ...