by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/21/2025 | Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
Obesity is one of the most pressing public health challenges of the 21st century. Far from being just an aesthetic issue, excess body weight is linked to an increased risk of numerous chronic diseases and a reduced quality and expectancy of life. More than a personal...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/20/2025 | Neurological Diseases
Brain death is the complete and irreversible cessation of all brain activity, including the brainstem, which is responsible for vital functions such as breathing, autonomous heartbeat and consciousness. When diagnosed according to strict clinical and rigid...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/17/2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases, Special Date
Arterial hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases — such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure — and represents a major public health challenge around the world. That’s why World Hypertension Day,...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/16/2025 | Neurological Diseases
Hemorrhagic stroke, also known as cerebral hemorrhage, is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. This rupture leads to bleeding and compression of brain structures, resulting in immediate neurological damage....
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/15/2025 | Neurological Diseases
Ischemic stroke, also known as cerebral stroke, is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It is characterized by the blockage of an artery in the brain, preventing the proper flow of blood and oxygen. The consequences can be devastating,...