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Friday, 12 October 2018

Pre conference on Therapeutic Nutraceuticals in Radiotherapy - NUINS

As a part of IRCB 2018, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences conducted a pre-conference on 4th October 2018. Dr. Charles Limoli, Professor of Radiation Oncology and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs at the University of California, was the Chief Guest.

Following renowned speakers presented on different aspects of nutrition for cancer patients:

  • Nutritional Implications of Radiation Therapy - Impact, Assessment & Role of nutrition support - by Dr. Sreemathy Venkatraman, Clinical Nutritionist, Brains Hospital & Secretary, Ipen Bangalore Chapter 
  • Dietary plants in Cancer prevention towards establishing the evidence at molecular level - by Dr. K. N. Chidambara Murthy, Principal Scientist, Ramaiah Medical College & Hospital 
  • Hospital Nutrition Therapy protocol for radiation oncology patient - by Dr. Praveen Jacob, Nutritionist, Nisarga. 
  • Dietary Care and Setting improves patient outcome - by Dr Shylaja M. Dharmesh, Scientist CFTRI, Mysore. The students from III B. Sc (Nursing) explained a therapeutic diet regimen for cancer patients. The best 2 teams were awarded with prizes. The workshop was well organised and appreciated by all delegates.




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