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

Cushing's Syndrome Epidemiology

Cushing’s syndrome is considered to be a rare disorder that results from prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids. However, there are few epidemiological studies to provide adequate data to describe the incidence and prevalence of the condition accurately. Most cases are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, although any individual may be affected at any age.

3 Aug 2016

Cushing's Syndrome Treatment

The aim of treatment in Cushing’s syndrome is to relieve the symptoms of the condition by addressing its cause. This may involve adjusting the dose of corticosteroid medications in some cases, if they are regularly used. In other cases, surgery or radiotherapy may be used to remove a tumor that is causing the condition. Pharmacotherapy may also be used to control the level of cortisol in the body and manage the symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome.

3 Aug 2016

Cushing's Syndrome Signs and Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome vary from mild to severe, depending on the level of cortisol hormone in the body. Changes in body appearance are common in individuals with Cushing’s syndrome, including alterations in the body weight and the appearance of the skin.

3 Aug 2016

Cushing's Syndrome Diagnosis

Cushing’s syndrome has general symptoms that are similar to several other health conditions and, as a result, it can be difficult to diagnose. It is often a long process that requires a series of medical appointments and diagnostic tests to confirm the diagnosis.

3 Aug 2016

Anal Fissures Treatment

Most cases of anal fissure heal spontaneously within a few weeks, without requiring treatment. However, some individuals may be affected by a chronic anal fissure that continues to plague them for six weeks or more.

29 Jul 2016

Anal Fissures Causes

An anal fissure involves stretching and tearing of the rim of the anus. It may result from several possible causes, or present in various circumstances.

29 Jul 2016

What is an Anal Fissure?

An anal fissure is a tear or ulcer in the lining of the anal canal, the final part of the large intestine, starting from the rectum above and ending at the anal orifice. Anal fissures are relatively common, and are estimated to affect 1 in 10 people at some point throughout their lifetime.

29 Jul 2016

Epidemiology of Allergies

There has been a marked increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases since the industrial revolution. The hygiene hypothesis, which suggests a link between hygienic standards and reduced exposure to microbial substances during childhood, may partially explain this observation.

21 Jul 2016

Counterfeit Medications

A counterfeit medication or drug is defined as a pharmaceutical product that is produced and sold with the intention to deceive the consumer about the origin, authenticity or efficacy of the product.

21 Jul 2016

Allergies and the Hygiene Hypothesis

A marked increase in the incidence of allergies and atopic disorders is evident in developed countries, beginning in the 1960s and steadily progressing throughout the rest of the twentieth century.

21 Jul 2016