Susha Cheriyedath

Feature Writer

B.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc. Biochemistry

Susha is a scientific communication professional holding a Master's degree in Biochemistry, with expertise in Microbiology, Physiology, Biotechnology, and Nutrition. After a two-year tenure as a lecturer from 2000 to 2002, where she mentored undergraduates studying Biochemistry, she transitioned into editorial roles within scientific publishing. She has accumulated nearly two decades of experience in medical communication, assuming diverse roles in research, writing, editing, and editorial management.

Passionate about health and nutrition, Susha is interested in various diet types, such as veganism, and their impact on the body and metabolism. She remains dedicated to staying current with the latest developments in the medical and health science fields. In her leisure time, she engages in gardening, cooking/baking, and sketching/painting. When not immersed in work, she can often be found tending to her garden (weather permitting) or engrossed in her sketching and painting projects.

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Articles from Susha

Treatment and Outlook for Meckel's Diverticulum

Meckel’s diverticulum is a common condition in which a small sac is attached to the intestinal wall, at the junction where the small and large intestines meet. The pouch is seen near the ileocecal valve and contains stomach and/or pancreatic tissue. The stomach tissue secretes hydrochloric acid that causes ulcers in the ileum. Thus it can become inflamed and obstruct the intestines and also cause bleeding occasionally.

24 Nov 2016

Diagnosis of Meckel's Diverticulum

Meckel’s diverticulum is a congenital condition characterized by the presence of a small sac attached to the intestinal wall, at the junction where the small and large intestines meet. The pouch is usually located near the ileocecal valve and contains stomach and/or pancreatic tissue. The gastric tissue secretes hydrochloric acid that causes ulcers in the ileum. Thus it can become inflamed and obstruct the intestines and also cause bleeding occasionally.

24 Nov 2016

Causes and Symptoms of Meckel’s Diverticulum

Meckel’s diverticulum is a common condition in which there is a small pouch attached to the intestinal wall, usually at the junction where small and large intestines meet.

24 Nov 2016

Meckel's Diverticulum

Meckel’s diverticulum is a common congenital condition characterized by the presence of a small pouch in the intestinal wall, at the junction where the small and large intestines meet.

24 Nov 2016

START and STOP Codons

The universal genetic code is made up of several codons or triplet bases. The standard code has evolved over time to minimize coding errors. There are a total of 64 codons in the genetic code arising from the permutation and combination of the 4 bases in nucleic acids.

17 Nov 2016

Diagnosis and Treatment of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

Diagnosis of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease involves the use of many different imaging techniques including X-ray, bone scan, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Physical measurements of the thigh muscles and exams to assess the kids’ range of motion are also performed as part of diagnosis of this condition.

10 Nov 2016

Causes and Symptoms of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) is a childhood disorder affecting the hip joint where the pelvis meets the thigh bone. The condition is triggered by inadequate blood supply to the proximal femoral head, the ball-like portion of the hip joint, which causes bone death. The affected bone becomes brittle and takes time to heal.

10 Nov 2016

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Breech presentation is common in about 15% of pregnancies at 29 to 32 weeks.

10 Nov 2016

Axillary Sampling and Sentinel Node Biopsy Comparison

A sentinel node biopsy (SNB) is a clinical procedure in which the sentinel lymph node is removed and tested for the presence of cancer cells. If the result of an SNB is negative, it can suggest that the cancer has not spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body.

9 Nov 2016

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Research

Many new approaches to Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) treatment have emerged in recent years. While there is still no cure for this condition, people affected by LGS now have more treatment options to choose from. Prognosis for LGS varies from one patient to another, though complete recovery from seizures and other developmental complications is very rare.

4 Nov 2016