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The Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (IrSPEN) is dedicated to optimising screening for and management of those at risk of malnutrition

South Dublin, Ireland
Joined September 2015
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We wrap up tonight with a Q&A session with our speakers from this evening. Huge thanks to all who contributed to tonight. It was a brilliant session and so good to see so many in attendance. @IrSPEN #irspen2025
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Phenomenal data by IRSPENs Niamh Rice showing increase in disease related malnutrition in Ireland especially in elderly and the economic impact on our health service. Early screening and nutritional intervention required by #Dietitians @BrianMKearney @MaryOKellyOT @HSEDubMidlands
READ today’s IrSPEN Conference 2025 NEWS RELEASE – Dramatic increase in malnutrition in Ireland due to aging population irspen.ie/dramatic-increase-… #irspen2025
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Looking forward to a great day at the @IrSPEN conference in the @AVIVAStadium today! #irspen2025
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#OnAirNow on @NewstalkFM: @ShaneBeattyNews takes the nation's first look at the papers on #BreakfastBriefing Malnutrition in Irish patients @IrSPEN & from 6.30 @JoeBLynam has the latest #BreakfastBusiness news, including how tariffs could affect house prices #NTBK
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All set up and looking forward to seeing you all today at the @IrSPEN conference #irspen2025
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Our Dietetics Dept presenting at @IrSPEN conference this morning at the Aviva. #Sarcopenia #IrSPENConference2025
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Nutrition’s no trend, diet, or hype—it’s a lifeline. Spot the signs. If you’re a healthcare pro, student, or keen on nutrition, join top experts at IRSPEN2025, 8 April in Dublin, and reshape nutrition’s future. irspen.ie/irspen2025/ #IRSPEN #NutritionMatters
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Just 4% of adults in Ireland have made an Advance Healthcare Directive. Safeguarding Ireland encourages more adults to make one – particularly adults at risk. safeguardingireland.org
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Malnutrition Awareness Week 2024 is here! You can still register for this week's webinars and keep the conversation going online with #ASPENMAW24! ow.ly/LUtc50To9Gm #MalnutritionAwareness #NutritionMatters
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Research recommends obesity treatment focus on health gain rather than weight loss irspen.ie/?p=7118 @IrSPEN
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Want to have a diabetes test or to have top tips and information? Our team are at Blanchardstown Shopping Centre today, Health Specialists ready to support you on #WorldDiabetesDay2023
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IrSPEN retweeted
Did you know that 24% of patients admitted to hospital are already malnourished? This #nutritionDay we're calling for action around disease-related #malnutrition. Spread the word and share in your networks 📣 #ESPENMAW23 #Nutritionisahumanright #NutritionMatters
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A great Multidisciplinary approach to Malnutrition Awareness Week in the Hermitage Clinic @HealthBlackrock with a focus on malnutrition and wound healing. @jesswillowRD @Eimear_95_ #MAW23
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Fantastic to see mainstream media coverage in the @Independent_ie today on the topic of unrecognised malnutrition in Ireland. Well done to @IrSPEN for raising awareness of this important issue during Malnutrition Awareness Week 2023 #MAW23 m.independent.ie/irish-news/…
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IrSPEN retweeted
Welcome to #ESPENMAW23! Disease-related #malnutrition kills, but together we are stronger and can ensure every patient has access to #nutritional care in every setting. You are warmly invited to join, contribute and share this week's initiatives. #Nutritionisahumanright
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Hello #Montenegro 👋 We're delighted to be welcoming @MOSPEN to the @ESPEN family for the first time this #ESPENMAW23! Hear about the fantastic upcoming #lectures, #webinars, TV talks and factsheets to help raise awareness of #malnutrition and how you can get involved 🇲🇪
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Did you know that @IrSPEN successfully campaigned the government to include #nutritional screening in guidelines? 🇮🇪 Hear more and learn how we can collaborate across disciplines for a healthier future this #ESPENMAW23 and integrate #malnutrition into the care of all patients 🥑
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📷 Save the dates...#ESPENMAW23 is back from November 6th to November 10th. Let's come together and work towards raising awareness about disease-related malnutrition. Be sure to take part in the enriching ESPEN webinars and exciting activities lined up for this significant week.
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