by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/17/2025 | Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Diseases
Content discussed in this post Where it began and an essential timeline Why it became a pandemic Global numbers and excess mortality Psychological and social impact Economic and education impact Vaccination: why it moved so fast Symptoms, transmission, and risk...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/14/2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases
Content discussed in this post What thrombosis is and why it matters Symptoms: DVT and pulmonary embolism Risk factors and triggers Diagnosis: how the workup is done Treatment: anticoagulation and beyond Prevention: day to day and special situations Situations that...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/09/2025 | Genetic and Hereditary Diseases, Neurological Diseases
Content discussed in this post What SMA is and why it matters Symptoms and signs by age group SMA types and the role of SMN2 Diagnosis and newborn screening Disease-modifying treatment Respiratory and nutritional support Physical therapy, speech-language pathology,...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/07/2025 | Neurological Diseases, Symptoms
Content discussed in this post What essential tremor is Symptoms and day-to-day impact Causes, heredity, and factors that worsen tremor Diagnosis: what the evaluation looks like Medication and non-medication treatments Procedures (botulinum toxin, DBS, focused...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/04/2025 | Traveling Soon?
Contents covered in this post Why prepare for Canada How Canada’s healthcare works (for non-residents) Travel insurance: what it must cover Recommended vaccines & yellow fever status Common conditions in Canada Frequent tourist issues (and how to prevent them)...