Research

Dr. Sue is passionate about the pursuit of knowledge, and as such, she is actively involved in the world of medical research. In fact, she is currently on a research sabattical at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, where she is involved in trials of weight loss medication, and studies of the relationship between poor sleep and obesity. In addition, she is currently writing two large study protocols, designed to gain a better understanding of the dramatic weight loss seen following gastric bypass surgery.

Peer reviewed medical publications include:

• Pedersen S, Kang J, Kline G. Portion control plate for weight loss in obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a controlled clinical trial. Archives of Internal Medicine 2007 Jun 25; 167(12) 1277-83.
  Comment in: ACP Journal Club 2007 Nov-Dec 147(3):68.
  
• Pedersen S, Brar S, Faris P, and Corenblum B. A validated questionnaire for use in the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome. Canadian Family Physician 2007 June; 53:1041-47.
  
• Pedersen, SD., and Wong, N. Dyslipidemia: when, why, and how to treat. Parkhurst Exchange 2003; 11(11):113-19.
  
• Pedersen, SD, Dewey D, and Parsons H. Stress levels experienced by parents of enterally fed children. Child Care Health Devel 2004; 30(5):507-13.

Dr. Sue also serves as peer reviewer of potential original research publications for the following medical journals:

• The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
• British Medical Journal
• International Journal of Obesity
• The Scandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation
• Student British Medical Journal

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