by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 07/16/2025 | Genetic and Hereditary Diseases, Respiratory Diseases
Cystic fibrosis (CF), also known as mucoviscidosis, is a rare and chronic genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. Although it poses significant challenges, advances in medicine have transformed the outlook for many individuals, enabling...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 07/14/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases
Myasthenia gravis is a rare autoimmune condition that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Its hallmark symptom is muscle weakness that worsens with physical activity and improves with rest. Although it is a chronic disease, advances in medicine...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 07/13/2025 | Traveling Soon?
Why Prepare Before Traveling to Germany? 🧳 Germany is one of Europe’s most complete destinations—rich in history, art, technology, and culture, and home to one of the world’s most advanced healthcare systems. However, even in a highly developed country, travelers must...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 07/11/2025 | Respiratory Diseases
Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases worldwide, affecting people of all ages — though it’s more frequently diagnosed in childhood. Characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, asthma can make breathing difficult, trigger...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 07/09/2025 | Infectious Diseases
Rabies is an extremely serious viral infectious disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals, including humans. Caused by a virus from the Lyssavirus genus, the infection is almost always fatal once clinical symptoms appear. That’s why prevention and...