Yolanda Smith

Feature Writer

B.Pharm.

Pharmacy

Yolanda graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of South Australia and has experience working in both Australia and Italy. She is passionate about how medicine, diet and lifestyle affect our health and enjoys helping people understand this. In her spare time she loves to explore the world and learn about new cultures and languages.

Articles from Yolanda

Morning Sickness Management

Morning sickness, which involves symptoms of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, is very common for women in the first and second trimester of their pregnancy.

17 Jan 2017

Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome (FAPS)

Functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS) is a gastrointestinal disorder which involves chronic or frequent pain that does not result from a specific cause.

13 Jan 2017

What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?

The syndrome which is commonly referred to as cot death, is medically termed the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It is the name given to the sudden death of a child less than 12 months old without a clear cause.

12 Jan 2017

What is Subcutaneous Tissue?

The subcutaneous tissue, also known as the hypodermis or superficial fascia, is the layer of tissue that underlies the skin. The terms originate from subcutaneous in Latin and hypoderm in Greek, both of which mean “beneath the skin,” as it is the deepest layer that rests just above the deep fascia.

12 Jan 2017

Pain in Infants

Pain is an uncomfortable sensation that may be described as dull, aching, sharp, throbbing or piercing. It may be constant or intermittent. Every individual may experience pain occasionally, including young children and infants. There are different types of pain, and each infant may display different signs of being in pain.

12 Jan 2017

Pain in Children

All individuals undergo pain from time to time, including children. Pain is an unpleasant physical and emotional sensation that may be experienced in a unique manner by each child, due to differences in pain perception.

12 Jan 2017

Ophthalmology Around the World

The professional requirements to become registered and practice as an ophthalmologist vary considerably throughout different countries of the world. Some countries require a postgraduate degree to become certified, whereas others require a residency program or other form of training.

12 Jan 2017

Living with Peptic Ulcer Disease

For individuals who have been diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease, there are often several lifestyle changes that go alongside the treatment plan provided by the medical practitioner. Over time, a peptic ulcer typically heals with adequate treatment, though affected individuals need to pay attention to their diet in the future to prevent the formation of another ulcer.

12 Jan 2017

Hand Pain Management

The appropriate management of hand pain will usually depend greatly on the cause of the pain. Management techniques include physical therapy, at-home treatment, medications and surgery, each of which is described in more detail below.

11 Jan 2017

Benefits of Primary Health Care

Primary care is the first point of contact with health services and provides a point of entry for the entire health system. Research has shown that access to primary health services is linked to better health outcomes, including improvements in self-rated health and a reduction in all-cause mortality.

11 Jan 2017