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

Treatments of Hidradenitis suppurativa

There are several different treatment options for hidradenitis suppurativa, including lifestyle changes, pharmaceuticals and surgical procedures.

11 Jan 2016

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Causes

The exact cause of hidradenitis suppurativa is not known, although several theories attempt to explain the condition.

11 Jan 2016

What is Hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa)?

Hidradenitis supurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin condition involving the inflammation of the apocrine sweat glands.

11 Jan 2016

What Does Intravesical Botox Involve?

Intravesical botox is a procedure that involves an injection of Botulinum Type-A toxin into the muscles of the bladder wall. The toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum binds to the nerves endings and inhibits the muscular contractions, helping to treat over-activity of the bladder muscles.

11 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Complications

Most people with cystinuria experience recurrent episodes of kidney stones, usually more than one per year.

10 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Genetics

Cystinuria is an inherited genetic condition that involves changes in the extent of reabsorption of cystine and other dibasic acids from the urine and into the blood stream. As a result, affected individuals are at a higher risk of developing calculi in the kidneys, known as kidney stones.

10 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Treatments

Cystinuria is a chronic condition that cannot be cured.

10 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Symptoms and Diagnosis

Cystinuria is a health condition characterized by increased concentration of cystine and other dibasic amino acids in the urine and can cause kidney stones.

10 Jan 2016

Cystinuria - Excess Cystine in Urine

Cystinuria is an inherited health condition that involves the excretion of excess cystine and other dibasic amino acids in the urine. Although cystinuria itself doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms, the increased concentration of cystine puts patients at risk of kidney stone formation, which can lead to severe pain and other related complications.

10 Jan 2016

Torn Frenulum (Banjo String)

A frenulum is a small fold of connective tissue that helps to secure the motion of a bodily organ, such as the fold of skin under the tongue, under the upper lip or connecting the foreskin of the penis. The frenulum of the foreskin is also known as the banjo string, and tearing of this tissue can result in painful symptoms.

23 Dec 2015