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

Nephrotic Syndrome Causes

There are many possible causes of nephrotic syndrome. These are usually related to a health condition that has the potential to cause damage to the glomerulus and affect the functioning of the kidneys.

15 Nov 2016

Nasal Sprays for Allergies

There are many different types of nasal sprays that can be used for the treatment and symptomatic management of allergic rhinitis. Many of these are discussed in more detail below.

10 Nov 2016

Dermatologic Therapy

There are various types of therapies that may be used in the management of dermatologic conditions. These can be broadly categorized as topical agents, dressings, systemic agents, laser and photodynamic therapy, and cryosurgery.

10 Nov 2016

Bright's Disease - Kidney Disease

Bright’s disease is a historical term that is not currently in use. It referred to a group of kidney diseases - in modern medicine, the condition is described as acute or chronic nephritis.

7 Nov 2016

Nephrotic Syndrome Overview

Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by a set of signs and symptoms including proteinuria, low protein levels in the blood, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and edema. It may be caused by various disorders of the kidney, and the management of the condition varies according to the specific case and the cause of the symptoms.

6 Nov 2016

Nephritis - Inflammation of the Kidneys

Nephritis is the general term used to describe inflammation of the glomerulus, tubules or interstitial tissue in the kidneys. The condition affects functioning of the kidney and its ability to filter blood and excrete waste products via the urine.

4 Nov 2016

$Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Prognosis and Epidemiology$

Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Prognosis and Epidemiology

The prognosis and epidemiology of relapsed and refractory follicular lymphoma have not been well documented, as most reports focus on follicular lymphoma as a whole. As such, this article includes some references relating to follicular lymphoma, with some details about relapsed and refractory forms of the disease.

3 Nov 2016

$Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Support$

Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Support

Ongoing medical and psychological support is essential for patients who have relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma. It can often be difficult for patients to cope with their diagnosis and the changes in their lifestyle resulting from the disease. However, a strong support system can help to improve patient’s quality of life as they adjust to living with follicular lymphoma.

3 Nov 2016

$Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Treatment$

Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Treatment

The treatment of relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (RRFL) is distinct from patients who are receiving treatment for the first time, due to differences in the nature of the disease.

3 Nov 2016

$Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Research$