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

Renal Disease and Pregnancy

Women with renal disease continue to be at a significantly increased risk of complications during pregnancy.

18 Apr 2016

Kidney Transplant Rejection

A kidney transplant is a valuable procedure that is able to dramatically improve the quality of life of many patients. However, it can end in rejection.

18 Apr 2016

Types of Hematuria

Hematuria is a health condition that is characterized by the presence of blood in the urine.

13 Apr 2016

Urinalysis Parameters

There are several parameters that can be determined during urinalysis, which can help to diagnose any abnormalities and guide treatment decisions. The most commonly used of these parameters are outlined in more detail below.

13 Apr 2016

What Does Urinalysis Involve?

Urinalysis is an examination of the urine that investigates the physical, chemical and microscopic characteristics of the urine, which is useful to in the diagnosis of various health conditions.

13 Apr 2016

Bunion Symptoms and Complications

Bunions are also known by the medical term hallux valgus. A bunion is a bony deformity in the foot at the base of the big toe joint.

10 Apr 2016

Causes of Bunions

Bunions result from abnormal foot structure, specifically a deformity in the joint of the big toe called hallux valgus. This leads to changes in the structure of the joint and other areas of the foot. However, the exact cause of the deformation and development of bunions is not clear.

10 Apr 2016