by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 03/25/2026 | Infectious Diseases, Special Date
Content covered in this post What is tuberculosisWhy World Tuberculosis Day existsHow tuberculosis is transmittedCommon symptomsDifference between pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosisMain risk factorsDiagnosis and recommended testsTreatment and cureIs...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 03/20/2026 | Gastrointestinal Diseases
Topics covered in this post What gastroesophageal reflux is Typical and atypical symptoms Main causes and risk factors Difference between reflux and gastritis Diagnosis and recommended tests Possible complications Treatment: lifestyle changes and medications When...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 03/16/2026 | Cancers and Tumors
Topics covered in this post What breast cancer is Most common types of the disease Symptoms and warning signs Known risk factors Diagnosis and tests used Staging: what cancer stages mean Treatment: main therapeutic approaches Prognosis and the importance of early...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 01/29/2026 | Cancers and Tumors, Dermatological Disease
Topics covered in this post What basal cell carcinoma is and how it develops Signs, symptoms, and who is at higher risk Why it should not be ignored despite being common Diagnosis: when to suspect it and how it is confirmed Most common types of basal cell carcinoma...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 12/21/2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases
Contents What varicose veins are and how they form Signs, symptoms, and who is at higher risk Complications that require attention Diagnosis: clinical exam and venous Doppler ultrasound CEAP classification in simple language Treatment: from conservative care to...