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

Causes of penis lumps

There are many possible causes of penis lumps, most of which are harmless but some may have serious effects and require timely treatment. For this reason, it is essential to be able to distinguish between different causes of penis lumps, in order to decide upon the most suitable management plan.

23 Dec 2015

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment

The current treatment for IPF involves symptom relief and reducing the progression of the disease.

21 Dec 2015

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Triggers

The exact cause and pathology of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are unknown.

21 Dec 2015

What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a health condition involving the progressive scarring and thickening of the lungs.

21 Dec 2015

Thalamotomy, Pallidotomy and Subthalamotomy

Lesioning surgery is a procedure that involves purposefully damaging select areas of the brain, to help in the management of a health condition, such as Parkinson’s disease. There are several types of lesioning surgery, including thalamotomy, pallidotomy and subthalamotomy, according to the area of the brain that is targeted.

21 Dec 2015

Sensory Neuropathy and Sjögren’s Syndrome

Sensory neuronopathy and Sjögren's syndrome are two distinct health conditions that are closely linked.

20 Dec 2015

What is Pharmacogenomics?

Pharmacogenomics combines pharmacology with genomics to establish effective ways to use medications in respect to the genetic makeup of each individual.

20 Dec 2015

Glycolysis Metabolic Pathway

Glycolysis is a term used to describe the metabolic pathway involving the degradation of glucose into pyruvate and energy used to form ATP and NADH.

20 Dec 2015

Cataplexy mechanism

Cataplexy is a sudden episode of muscle weakness that occurs while fully aware and conscious. It can be triggered by emotional events, such as laughing, crying or fear, and is usually transient in nature.

15 Dec 2015