Nephrology - Renal Transplant

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
RD

Degree(s):
Master of Arts, Registered Dietitian

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Editor PEN
• Advocate for Child Nutrition & Type I Diabetes
• Chair of Mindful Eating Counselling Working Group

Practice Focus:
Diabetes

Contributions:

• What are the recommendations for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• What are the recommendations for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• What are the recommendations for screening for and the management of new onset diabetes mellitus after transplant (NODAT) among adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• What are the recommended protein intakes for adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Should adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs) with anemia supplement with vitamin C?  

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• Are there any food or herbal supplements that may interact with immunosuppressive medications used to treat renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• What are the effects of fish oil or omega-3 supplementation on renal transplantation outcomes?  

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• What are the effects of immunosuppressive drugs on serum magnesium levels in renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• What are the effects of immunosuppressive drugs on serum magnesium levels in renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• What is the vitamin D status of renal transplant recipients (RTRs)? Is vitamin D supplementation recommended for RTRs?  

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• What is the vitamin D status of renal transplant recipients (RTRs)? Is vitamin D supplementation recommended for RTRs?  

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• Is alcohol consumption contraindicated for renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• What are the effects of post-transplant weight gain among adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• Nephrology – Renal Transplant Practice Guidance Toolkit

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