Afsaneh Khetrapal

Feature Writer

B.Sc.

Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology

Afsaneh graduated from Warwick University with a First class honours degree in Biomedical science. During her time here her love for neuroscience and scientific journalism only grew and have now steered her into a career with the journal, Scientific Reports under Springer Nature. Of course, she isn’t always immersed in all things science and literary; her free time involves a lot of oil painting and beach-side walks too.

Articles from Afsaneh

Ochronosis Skin Disorder

Ochronosis is a rare disorder which manifests as a bluish-black discoloration of the skin and mucosa. It is categorized into endogenous or exogenous forms.

21 Aug 2016

Treatment of Porphyria cutanea tarda

Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a common form of hepatic porphyria characterized by symptoms such as fragile, blister-prone skin particularly on sun-exposed areas.

24 Jun 2016

Porphyria cutanea tarda genetics

Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is a group of disorders which are characterized by a deficiency in enzymatic action of uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase (UROD).

24 Jun 2016

Porphyria cutanea tarda diagnosis

Diagnosis of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) relies on the identification of characteristic symptoms, a comprehensive patient history, and a thorough clinical evaluation involving specialized tests.

24 Jun 2016

Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT)

Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) belongs to group of disorders named the porphyrias. A porphyria is characterized by the abnormal metabolism of the blood pigment hemoglobin.

24 Jun 2016

Urine Analysis / Urinalysis

Urine analysis, also known as urinalysis, encompasses all the analytical tests carried out on a urine sample. It usually involves three forms of analysis...

20 Jun 2016

Imaging in Nephrology

Imaging techniques used in nephrology ...

2 Jun 2016

Kidney Biopsy Procedure

The kidneys are the specialized organs that filter and purify the blood by removing excess water, salts and waste products.

2 Jun 2016

Nutrition in Kidney Disease

Diet and nutrition are important components for anyone to maintain a healthy lifestyle. There is evidence that suggests that those who consume at least five portions daily of their fruit and vegetables exhibit an overall lower risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers.

2 Jun 2016

How Does Shisha Compare to Cigarette Smoking?

Smoking shisha originally arose as a traditional form of smoking particularly in Asian and Middle Eastern communities. It has recently gained popularity in shisha bars in the West - in fact, public health officials have recently given it the status of an epidemic.

26 May 2016