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

What Does Deep Brain Stimulation Involve?

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that may be used in the treatment and management of some health conditions.

9 Dec 2015

Neuronopathy and neuropathy: What's the difference?

This article will describe the distinctive characteristics of both neuronopathy and neuropathy and explain their differentiation during the diagnostic process.

9 Dec 2015

Sensory Neuronopathy - Sensory Ganglionopathy

Sensory neuronopathy, also known as sensory ganglionopathy, is a rare subgroup of peripheral nervous system diseases with specific characteristics, such as the primary and selective destruction of the dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neuron in the spinal cord and the trigeminal ganglia neuron in the skull.

29 Nov 2015

Prostatitis - Inflammation of Prostate Gland

Prostatitis is a health condition involving inflammation of the prostate gland, which becomes red and swollen. It is relatively common and believed to affect up to 15% of men at some stage throughout their lifetime, usually between the ages of 30 and 50.

12 Mar 2015

What is Earwax?

Earwax, also known among medical professionals as cerumen, is a substance that plays a functional role inside the ear canal. It helps to protect the ear by trapping dirt before entering the canal and repelling water. As more wax is produced, the existing cerumen usually falls out of the ear naturally.

12 Mar 2015

Polymorphic Light Eruption (PLE) - Rash Associated with Sun Exposure

Polymorphic light eruption (PLE) is a skin condition that results in a rash associated with sun exposure. The appearance of the rash varies significantly (polymorphic literally means many shapes) but skin usually becomes a reddish color and itchy.

12 Mar 2015

Hyperhidrosis - Excessive Sweating

Hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive sweating, is a health condition that involves a higher amount of sweat than usual. Sweating is a normal bodily process that serves to cool the body down, but when it occurs in excess without an apparent reason and prompts individuals to alter their daily activities, it may become medically significant.

12 Mar 2015

Precocious Puberty - Early Puberty

Precocious puberty is more commonly known as early puberty and refers to onset of puberty before 8 years of age in females and 9 years in males. It is far more common in females than in males, although some males may be affected by the condition.

12 Mar 2015

What is Rhinophyma?

Rhinophyma is a condition that involves reddening and thickening of the skin on and around the nose, resulting in enlargement of the area and growths forming.

12 Mar 2015

What are Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks, also known among medical professionals as stritae distensae, are characteristic of a condition that involves inflammatory lesions on the skin. While not life threatening, they may affect the quality of life and self-esteem of those affected, as they are not considered aesthetically appealing.

12 Mar 2015