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

What is the Urea Cycle?

In humans and mammals, almost 80% of the nitrogen excreted is in the form of urea, which is produced through a series of reactions occurring in the cytosol and mitochondrial matrix of liver cells. These reactions are collectively called the urea cycle or the Krebs-Henseleit cycle.

19 Jul 2016

Urea Cycle Disorder Treatments

The treatment of disorders related to the urea cycle is a lifelong process aimed at managing symptoms and doesn't cure the disorder. Strategies include monitoring ammonia levels using blood tests - serum and plasma levels – at regular intervals and using the results to optimize treatment methods.

19 Jul 2016

What are Urea Cycle Disorders?

Urea cycle disorders are congenital diseases that are caused by a dysfunctional urea cycle. The genetics and biochemistry of these disorders have been extensively studied. They are the result of a deficiency of one of the six enzymes that catalyze the various biochemical reactions in the urea cycle which converts ammonia to urea for removal via urine.

19 Jul 2016

Urea Cycle Disorder Research

Urea cycle disorders (UCD) are a group of rare disorders that are categorized as inborn errors of metabolism. These disorders have serious implications, often resulting in irreversible neurological damage or death. Over the years, there has been a tremendous increase in UCD research.

19 Jul 2016

Symptoms of Urea Cycle Disorders

The specific symptoms of disorders related to the urea cycle vary among the different types of these disorders. Typically, with complete deficiency of urea cycle enzymes, symptoms present within the first 24 hours after birth and hence urea cycle disorders are mostly diagnosed during infancy. However, some children start showing symptoms only during early childhood.

19 Jul 2016

Photoplethysmography (PPG)

Photoplethysmography (PPG) is a simple optical technique used to detect volumetric changes in blood in peripheral circulation. It is a low cost and non-invasive method that makes measurements at the surface of the skin.

18 Jul 2016

Char Syndrome

Char syndrome is a genetic disorder that is characterized by 3 key features: abnormal facial appearance, a defective heart called patent ductus arteriosus and abnormalities of the hand. It is caused by mutations in the TFAP2B gene that hinders the development of the heart, face and limbs. It is a rare genetic condition and only a handful of families have been identified with this syndrome globally.

18 Jul 2016

Is Vaginal Seeding Safe?

Vaginal seeding is a relatively new practice and involves swabbing the mother’s vagina prior to C-section (caesarean) and transferring the swab to the new-born baby’s mouth, eyes and skin right after birth, in an attempt to stimulate a microbiome rich in mother’s vaginal microbes.

18 Jul 2016

Phantom Pain

Phantom pain can be explained as the perception of shooting, stabbing or burning pain experienced by amputees in the missing limb or phantom limb. Even after the removal of the limb, the person continues to have sensations in the lost limb and tends to feel the presence of the lost limb.

18 Jul 2016

What is a Phantom Limb?

A phantom limb is a vivid perception that a limb that has been removed or amputated is still present in the body and performing its normal functions. Amputees usually experience sensations including pain in the phantom limb.

18 Jul 2016