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 is Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for strong bones, muscles, and general good health.

3 Feb 2010

Relenza (Zanamivir) Pharmocology

Zanamivir is the pharmaceutically active component of the antiviral medication Relenza.

3 Feb 2010

What is Relenza?

Relenza is the trade name of the drug that contains zanamivir.

3 Feb 2010

Side Effects of Radiation Therapy?

Radiation therapy offers a great benefit in the treatment of cancerous tumors, due to its ability to damage DNA needed for the replication of quickly multiplying tumor cells. However, the normal cells in the human body are also subjected to the powerful radiation during therapy and there are some side effects that patients may experience as a result.

3 Feb 2010

Radiation Therapy Types

There are three main types of radiation therapy, which include external beam radiation, internal radiation, and radiopharmaceuticals.

3 Feb 2010

Radiation Therapy and Cancer

Radiation therapy is a common treatment for various types of cancer and can be used as a stand-alone treatment or alongside other types of treatment.

3 Feb 2010

Radiation Therapy Dosage

It is important to measure the dose correctly during radiation therapy in order to avoid unnecessary damage to normal cells in the body.

3 Feb 2010

Radiation Therapy Mechanism

Radiation therapy is a technique often used in the treatment of cancer, particularly when the tumor is confined to a certain area that can be physically targeted.

3 Feb 2010

What is Radiation Therapy?

Radiation therapy is a common treatment for many types of cancer and uses high frequency radiation to damage the DNA of cancer cells, which usually replicate at a faster rate than normal cells in the body.

3 Feb 2010