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

Liposome Research

The scientific research about liposomes and how they can be applied for use has contributed to a breakthrough method for targeted drug delivery systems. Initially discovered in the 1960s, the research following this time has explained more about their properties and how they might be used. Today, they are indicated to help in the targeted administration for a number of highly toxic drugs, as a result of the research in this area.

17 Feb 2010

Liposome Manufacturing

Liposomes can offer a useful method of drug delivery, particularly for the targeted delivery of potentially toxic drugs, and must be manufactured with the appropriate methods to ensure that the liposomes meet the requirements for their intended purpose.

17 Feb 2010

Liposomes and Cancer

The treatment of cancer is a great challenge to medical professionals as the search for a medical treatment that can distinguish between healthy rapidly dividing cells and abnormal cancerous cells is difficult.

17 Feb 2010

Liposome Uses

Liposomes have useful properties that promote them for the use as a drug delivery system, particularly in the targeted administration for potentially toxic drugs with a narrow therapeutic index.

17 Feb 2010

Ketogenic Diet Mechanism

The ketogenic diet is a specialized diet that involves highly restricted intake of carbohydrates and proteins and a high proportion of fat consumption. It has proven to be used in the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy because the mechanism of action of the diet causes changes in the levels of ketones and other substances in the body, reducing the frequency of seizures.

11 Feb 2010

Ketogenic Diet Types

The ketogenic diet is a therapeutic diet used in the management of some health conditions, such as drug-resistant epilepsy.

11 Feb 2010

Ketogenic Diet Side Effects

Although the adverse effects related to the ketogenic diet are generally less serve than those of anticonvulsant medications used to treat epilepsy, individuals following the diet may experience a number of undesirable effects.

11 Feb 2010

Ketogenic Diet Indications and Contra-Indications

The ketogenic diet is usually used as an alternative therapy for children with drug-resistant epilepsy.

11 Feb 2010

Varicose Vein Complications

In addition to the several side effects of varicose veins, there are several complications that may occur. These complications are rare but, if present, usually develop several years after initial diagnosis for most patients.

10 Feb 2010

Varicose Vein Symptoms

The characteristic appearance of varicose veins, dark in colour and bulging like cords along the legs, is often the most concerning aspect for patients with this condition. However, some patients also experience significant pain and discomfort that can prevent them from partaking in daily activities as usual.

10 Feb 2010