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.
What is the efficacy of following a ketogenic diet (classic, medium chain triglyceride, low glycemic index treatment or modified Atkins diet) in the treatment of pediatric intractable epilepsy?
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Is pre-ketogenic diet evaluation and counselling essential for the success of ketogenic diet treatment for pediatric intractable epilepsy?
How can a ketogenic diet (classic, medium chain triglyceride, low glycemic index treatment or modified Atkins diet) be initiated safely and effectively for the treatment of pediatric intractable epilepsy?
What are nutritional requirements (energy, protein, fluid, vitamins and minerals) to support growth and nutritional status for children receiving the ketogenic diet (classic or MCT) while maintaining good seizure control?
Nervous System - Pediatric Epilepsy: Ketogenic Diet Practice Guidance Toolkit
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