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

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Chronic kidney disease is a health condition that involves the reduced function of the kidneys.

24 Apr 2016

Allergies and Genetics

Allergic conditions are very common in modern society.

24 Apr 2016

Allergic Reactions to Pharmaceutical Drugs

Allergic reactions to drugs can occur in any part of the body and result from any drug formulation, including topical, intravenous and oral medication.

24 Apr 2016

Seasonal Allergy

Seasonal allergies, also commonly referred to as hay fever, are very common and occur due to exposure to substances in the air that are only present at certain times of the year.

24 Apr 2016

What is Azotemia?

Azotemia is a type of nephrotoxicity that involves excess nitrogen compounds in the blood.

24 Apr 2016

Uric Acid Nephropathy

Uric acid nephropathy is a health condition that involves damage to the kidneys that result from excess uric acid in the body.

24 Apr 2016

Proteinuria Diagnosis

Proteinuria is common in the adult population and its clinical significance can vary widely.

18 Apr 2016

Proteinuria Causes

Proteinuria is an abnormal concentration of protein in the urine and it may result from various causes, depending on the specific circumstances.

18 Apr 2016

Proteinuria - High Level of Protein in Urine

Proteinuria is a health condition characterized by an abnormal concentration of protein in the urine.

18 Apr 2016

What is Pyuria?

Pyuria is the laboratory finding of the presence of leukocytes or white blood cells, commonly referred to as pus, in the urine. It is a common finding that may be indicative of various health conditions, but it is most commonly associated with a urinary tract infection (UTI) due to bacteria in the upper or lower urinary tract.

18 Apr 2016