Susan Chow

Ph.D.

Molecular Biology

Susan holds a Ph.D in cell and molecular biology from Dartmouth College in the United States and is also a certified editor in the life sciences (ELS). She worked in a diabetes research lab for many years before becoming a medical and scientific writer. Susan loves to write about all aspects of science and medicine but is particularly passionate about sharing advances in cancer therapies. Outside of work, Susan enjoys reading, spending time at the lake, and watching her sons play sports.

Articles from Susan

Sarcoidosis Diagnosis

The diagnosis of sarcoidosis can be difficult due to the variable presentation of patients and the varied location of the causative nodules.

20 May 2010

Sarcoidosis Causes

The specific cause of sarcoidosis is not known, although there are certain factors that have been associated with an increased risk of suffering from the condition. These include family history, triggers and dysregulation of the immune system.

20 May 2010

What is Sarcoidosis?

Sarcoidosis is a health condition involving the formation of small nodules known as granulomas at various sites of the body.

20 May 2010

Sarcoidosis Symptoms

The symptoms of sarcoidosis vary significantly between patients due to the size, number, and location of the nodules.

20 May 2010

Meditation and Health Studies

Meditation is widely practiced and believed to have beneficial health effects,

18 May 2010

Meditation Postures

Asana is the term used to describe both the setting and posture used by an individual practicing meditation.

18 May 2010

Meditation Spirituality and Religion

Throughout history, meditation has played a large role in many spiritual and religious practices.

18 May 2010

Meditation History

Meditation is an ancient practice that is believed to have originated in India several thousand years ago.

18 May 2010

Penicillin Mechanism

Penicillin is a widely used antibiotic prescribed to treat staphylococci and streptococci bacterial infections.

13 May 2010

Sciatica Treatments

The vast majority of patients with sciatica notice a significant improvement in the severity of their symptoms within 6-8 weeks. For this reason, initial treatment should be conservative to avoid unnecessary exposure to treatments. Instead, patients should be adequately counseled to understand the nature of the condition and equipped with methods to relieve the associated pain.

11 May 2010