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 Does a Pharmacist Do?

There are many tasks that a pharmacist is responsible for each day. Pharmacists are some of the most accessible members of the healthcare team, as individuals can seek their advice quickly and easily, even without an appointment.

8 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pathogenesis

The pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not precisely known. There are several mechanisms that have been suggested to play a role in the pathogenesis of PCOS, including hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and genetic inheritance.

4 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Prognosis

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrines disorders among women of reproductive age and is thought to affect approximately 4-12% of these women.

4 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment

There is no cure for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but the symptoms of the condition can be managed to improve the quality of life. This article outlines the general lifestyle modifications suitable for all women with PCOS, in addition to symptom-specific treatment options for the condition.

4 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Diagnosis

There is no single test that can be used to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Instead, there are various factors that should be considered, and a diagnosis can be made based upon the findings from the observations and tests.

4 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptoms

The symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) usually present in the late teenage years or early adulthood. As the symptoms can range from mild to severe, not all women with the condition notice the symptoms enough to seek medical aid.

4 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Causes

The exact cause of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not known. However, an imbalance in the levels of hormones in the body has been suggested as a potential cause of the condition.

4 Aug 2016

Mental Health Nursing

Mental health nursing, also known as psychiatric nursing, is a specialized field of nursing practice that involves the care of individuals with a mental health disorder to help them recover and improve their quality of life.

3 Aug 2016

Neonatal Nursing

Neonatal nursing is a subspecialty of nursing that involves the care of young infants. The term neonatal originates from the term neo, which means new, and natal, which means birth.

3 Aug 2016

What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common health condition in women that involves irregular function of the ovaries. There are three key features of the condition, and the presence of any two of the following symptoms may lead to a diagnosis of PCOS.

3 Aug 2016