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

What is the Dermis?

The dermis is the layer of skin that lies beneath the epidermis and above the subcutaneous layer. It is the thickest layer of the skin, and is made up of fibrous and elastic tissue. Thus it provides strength and flexibility to the skin.

2 Dec 2016

Workplace of a Nurse

A nurse may practice in a wide range of settings. Although the most common is in a hospital , nurses may also work in other places such as in the home of the patient, in residential care, at schools, in research environments, and other medical clinics. They may also work in the public health sector to advocate for positive patient health outcomes in the health system.

2 Dec 2016

What is the Epidermis?

The epidermis is the thin, outer layer of the skin that is visible to the eye and works to provide protection to the body.

29 Nov 2016

Dermatologist Education and Training

A minimum of twelve years of training and education is typically required in order to become a dermatologist in the United States and other western countries. This includes an undergraduate pre-medical degree, general medical training, internship and dermatology specialization training.

23 Nov 2016

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2B (MEN2B)

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN2B) is a condition that involves medullary cancer, pheochromocytoma, or neuromas caused by a mutation in the CDKN1B gene. The gene mutation occurs spontaneously and is not inherited.

22 Nov 2016

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2A (MEN2A)

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN2A) is an inherited condition that involves a tumor of excessive growth of at least two of the thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, and adrenal glands. It is an uncommon condition that affects approximately 1 in 35,000 individuals.

22 Nov 2016

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1)

Sometimes referred to as Wermer syndrome, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is an inherited health condition that involves the growth of tumors in the endocrine glands. It is a rare condition that affects approximately 1 in 30,000 people.

22 Nov 2016

De Quervain's Thyroiditis

De Quervain’s thyroiditis, also known as subacute granulomatous thyroiditis or giant cell thyroiditis, is a health condition involving the thyroid gland that usually resolves spontaneously without treatment. It is named after Fritz de Quervain.

22 Nov 2016

Home Care for Croup

Most cases of croup are not severe and resolve spontaneously within 3-5 days. For these children, comfort and care in the home are the most important factors until the symptoms settle. While there is no indication for a specific treatment, there are various techniques that can be carried out at home to increase the comfort of the affected child.

20 Nov 2016

Hürthle Cell Thyroid Cancer

Hürthle cell thyroid cancer is a rare type of cancer that involves abnormal cell growth originating in the thyroid gland and accounts for approximately 4% of cases of thyroid cancer. It is similar in some respects to follicular thyroid cancer, although they have a different appearance when examined under a microscope.

17 Nov 2016