Nephrology - Kidney Stones

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 dietary factors have been associated with a decreased risk of developing renal calculi (kidney stones) in individuals with no previous history of kidney stones?  

  Role: Author

• Does a restriction of foods high in oxalate benefit patients with a propensity to form calcium oxalate kidney stones?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What role does caffeine play in the prevention of kidney stones in individuals with no history of kidney stones and for individuals with a history of developing kidney stones?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Does restricting dietary purine decrease the risk of kidney stones in individuals with a history of developing kidney stones?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What dietary recommendations can decrease the risk of uric acid kidney stones in individuals with a prior history of uric acid kidney stones?  

  Role: Reviewer

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