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)...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/02/2025 | Dermatological Disease, Infectious Diseases
Content discussed in this post What herpes is (HSV-1 and HSV-2) Symptoms and course Transmission, reactivation, and recurrence factors Diagnosis and differentials Treatment: episodic, suppressive, and pain control Special situations (pregnancy, immunosuppression,...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 09/30/2025 | Genetic and Hereditary Diseases, Neurological Diseases
Content covered in this post What Huntington’s disease is Symptoms: motor, cognitive, and behavioral Causes and heredity (HTT/CAG) Diagnosis and key differentials Treatment and multidisciplinary care Lifestyle and safety Research and advances Quick FAQ Health...