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 Onchocerciasis?

Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is an infectious condition of the skin and eyes that is caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus.

18 Nov 2009

What is Trachoma?

Trachoma is an infection of the eyes by Chlamydia trachomatis and is the leading cause of preventable blindness.

18 Nov 2009

What is Ross River Fever?

Ross River fever is an infectious disease caused by the Ross River virus that is spread by mosquitoes.

18 Nov 2009

What is Yellow Fever?

Yellow fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease that is usually transmitted by mosquitoes that carry the infection. It gets its name from its characteristic symptom of jaundice that some people with the disease experience.

18 Nov 2009

What is Schistosomiasis?

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, snail fever, or Katayama fever, is an infectious disease caused by parasitic worms of the genus Schistosoma.

18 Nov 2009

What is Periodontitis?

Periodontitis, also sometimes referred to as pyorrhea, is a health condition that involves inflammation of the periodontium, the supporting tissues, bones and ligaments around the teeth.

17 Nov 2009

What is Short Bowel Syndrome?

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) occurs when a significant proportion of the small intestine has been removed or damaged and does not function adequately to absorb nutrients from the diet.

16 Nov 2009

Wilson's Disease

Wilson's Disease, also known as hepatolenticular degeneration, is a genetic disease involving the inability of the body to remove excess copper. Small amounts of copper are essential for normal living functions, but it high concentration is can be poisonous and, as a result, Wilson's disease is potentially fatal.

12 Nov 2009

What is a Pancreatic Fistula?

Damaged pancreatic ducts that disrupt the normal communication between the pancreas and other organs in the body are responsible for causing a pancreatic fistula.

11 Nov 2009