by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/27/2025 | Neurological Diseases
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons—those responsible for voluntary movements. Over time, it leads to muscle weakness, motor difficulties, and eventually paralysis. ALS gained public attention after...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/26/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases
Scleroderma is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the hardening and thickening of the skin. It may also affect internal organs. The name comes from the Greek words sclero (hard) and derma (skin), reflecting one of the condition’s most typical...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/25/2025 | Psychiatric and Psychological Disorders
Mythomania, also known as pathological lying or pseudologia fantastica, is a psychological disorder in which a person feels a compulsive need to lie, even without any apparent gain or clear justification. Unlike occasional lying — something relatively common in social...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/23/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine. It can cause persistent pain, stiffness, and, in more advanced cases, fusion of the vertebrae—compromising spinal mobility. Although relatively rare, it is one of the...
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...