Credentials:RD, PhD, FDC
Bio:Jayne Thirsk RD, PhD, FDC completed her undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia in 1980 and her internship at the Calgary General Hospital the following year. In 1988 she received her doctorate from the University of Calgary’s Department of Medical Science. In 2010, she received her fellowship from Dietitians of Canada. Jayne has worked as a dietitian for nearly 30 years in positions spanning clinician, food service manager, health care manager, policy developer, and researcher. In 1984, while working on her doctoral degree she responded to a call for proposals from the Canadian Space Agency, the result of which was her experiment flying aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1992 as one of five Canadian experiments in the first International Microgravity Laboratory. Since joining DC in 1997, she has been involved in profiling the role and leadership of dietitians, policy development, and the design and delivery of a broad scope of professional development initiatives to support the dietetic profession. Since 2003 her primary role within DC has focused on knowledge translation and fostering evidence-based practice. She and colleague Debbie Mac Lelland co-chaired an international working group to develop a definition of evidence-based dietetic practice, which was endorsed by the Board of the International Confederation of Dietetic Associations in 2010.
Are dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplements safe and effective in reducing disease activity, improving abnormal blood values and improving quality of life in individuals with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)?
Role: Reviewer
What are the dietary strategies to prevent and or treat dyslipidemia in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Is increasing the intake of omega-3 fatty acids through diet or supplementation beneficial for decreasing disease activity in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Does the consumption of flaxseed by individuals with lupus nephritis have a renoprotective effect?
Do antioxidants play a role in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Are there any foods, herbs or supplements that should be avoided by individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
What dietary interventions are effective for preventing or treating bone disease in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
What exercise strategies can support a healthy lifestyle in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
What strategies can be of benefit to individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experiencing food intake issues like anorexia, fatigue, oral ulceration, nausea and/or dry mouth?
What are the nutritional and lifestyle interventions appropriate for children diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
What is the management of nutrition-related side-effects from drugs used in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Background
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