Gastrointestinal System - Pediatric/Paediatric Gastroesophageal/Gastro-oesophageal Reflux (GER/GOR) Disease (GERD/GORD)

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
BHE

Bio:
Susan Firus received a Bachelor of Home Economics (dietetics) degree from the University of British Columbia and completed her dietetic internship at Vancouver General Hospital. Her first position was as the dietitian for the Diabetes Specialty Centre and Lipid Clinic at Shaughnessy Hospital. Most of her career was spent working at Dial-A-Dietitian, later Dietitian Services at HealthLinkBC, where she was initially a contact centre dietitian and in later years, a manager. Susan worked closely with Dietitians of Canada on the development of CPEN, a version of PEN customized for a call centre, which was launched simultaneously with PEN. She also assisted with the launch of EatRight Ontario. Susan is currently a contractor for Dietitians of Canada as a PEN evidence analyst.

Contributions:

• How is gastroesophageal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease diagnosed in infants?  

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• What changes in formula have been shown to be effective in treating infants with gastroesophageal reflux/gastroesophageal reflux disease?  

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• Can infants who present with gastroesophageal reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease have an underlying cow’s milk protein allergy?  

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• Can positioning therapy help to improve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux/gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants?  

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• Are infants with gastroesophageal reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease susceptible to long-term feeding difficulties?  

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• Gastrointestinal System - Pediatric/Paediatric Gastroesophageal/Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD/GORD) Background

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