by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 12/12/2025 | Infectious Diseases
Contents discussed in this post What rubella is How it spreads and how long people are contagious Typical symptoms in children and adults When to suspect it and key differentials Rubella in pregnancy and congenital rubella syndrome Laboratory diagnosis Treatment and...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 12/09/2025 | Neurological Diseases, Symptoms
Contents discussed in this post What migraine is Symptoms and types: with aura and without aura Why migraine happens Common triggers and how to monitor them Diagnosis and when to order tests Acute treatment: what works Prevention: medications, habits, and supplements...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 12/04/2025 | Gastrointestinal Diseases
Contents covered in this post What cirrhosis is and how it develops Leading causes today Signs and symptoms How the diagnosis is made Staging and prognosis Complications of portal hypertension Hepatic encephalopathy Liver cancer risk and surveillance Treatment and...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 12/01/2025 | Infectious Diseases, Special Date
Contents covered in this post December 1: why this date matters HIV vs. AIDS: what’s the difference How HIV is transmitted (and what does not transmit it) Signs, symptoms, and when to suspect infection Testing and the window period Treatment: goals, U=U, and quality...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 11/27/2025 | Dermatological Disease
Topics covered in this post What alopecia is The most common types and how to tell them apart Red flags and systemic causes Diagnosis: what happens at the visit Treatments by alopecia type Realistic expectations and time to see results Myths and facts about hair loss...