by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 06/16/2025 | Genetic and Hereditary Diseases
Klinefelter Syndrome is a genetic condition that exclusively affects males. It is caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome in the cells — while the typical male karyotype is 46,XY, in Klinefelter Syndrome, it is 47,XXY. This means that the individual has two X...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 06/13/2025 | Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
Dyslipidemia, commonly known as high cholesterol, is a clinical condition in which fat levels in the blood are altered, increasing the risk of heart diseases such as heart attack and stroke. This change often goes unnoticed since it rarely presents specific symptoms...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 03/15/2025 | Autoimmune Diseases
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic and complex autoimmune disease characterized by widespread inflammation that can affect multiple organs and tissues. It predominantly affects young and middle-aged women and poses significant challenges for both patients...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 01/01/2025 | Calculators
This text was prepared based on the manual of the Sanny Scientific Skinfold Caliper, as well as recognized scientific guidelines (Pollock, Jackson, Lohman, ACSM). What is a skinfold caliper and why use it The skinfold caliper is a measuring instrument used to assess...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 01/01/2025 | Calculators
What is BMI and why does it matter? BMI (Body Mass Index) is a widely used measure to assess whether a person’s weight is appropriate in relation to their height. It is a simple, practical tool recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for estimating the...