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

Sickle Cell Disease Carriers

Sickle Cell Disease Carriers

Sickle cell disease carriers, also sometimes referred to as people with sickle cell trait, are individuals that carry a single gene mutation for sickle cell disease.

23 Nov 2009

Sickle-Cell Disease Treatment

Sickle-Cell Disease Treatment

When a child is diagnosed with sickle cell disease (SCD), they should be referred to a multidisciplinary specialist care team, experienced in the management of SCD. This team may be made up of a paediatrician, haematologist, clinical psychologist, pharmacist, physiotherapist, social worker and specialized nurse to help provide care for the various aspects of living with SCD on a chronic basis.

23 Nov 2009

Sickle-Cell Disease Genetics

Sickle-Cell Disease Genetics

Sickle-cell disease is caused by a gene mutation that leads to the production of Sickle hemoglobin.

23 Nov 2009

Sickle-Cell Disease Pathophysiology

Sickle-Cell Disease Pathophysiology

Sickle cell disease is an inherited genetic condition that involves defects in the shape and function of hemoglobin in the blood.

23 Nov 2009

Sickle Cell Disease Diagnosis

Sickle Cell Disease Diagnosis

The diagnosis of sickle cell disease usually involves a blood test that is analysed for defected genes or haemoglobin cells.

23 Nov 2009

Sickle-Cell Disease Symptoms

Sickle-Cell Disease Symptoms

Although sickle cell disease is present from birth, most patients do not begin to show signs of the condition until after the age of 4 to 6 months.

23 Nov 2009

Sickle-Cell Disease Classification

Sickle-Cell Disease Classification

Sickle cell disease is a health condition that has the potential to lead to a number of complications, due to the altered shape of haemoglobin in the blood.

23 Nov 2009

What is Sickle-Cell Disease?

What is Sickle-Cell Disease?

Sickle cell disease (SCD), also known as sick cell anaemia, encompasses a group of genetic disorders characterized by abnormal haemoglobin in red blood cells.

23 Nov 2009

What is Von Willebrand Disease?

What is Von Willebrand Disease?

Von Willebrand disease (vWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder and affects approximately 1% of the population.

23 Nov 2009

Urinary Tract Infection Prevention

Urinary Tract Infection Prevention

The prevention of urinary tract infections is important, particularly for those individuals who are frequently affected by them.

22 Nov 2009

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