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...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 11/25/2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases
Content discussed in this post What heart failure is Symptoms and warning signs Most common causes and factors that worsen the condition How the diagnosis is made Useful classifications: ejection fraction and symptom severity Treatment: medications, devices,...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 11/20/2025 | Cancers and Tumors, Dermatological Disease
Content discussed in this post What melanoma is Warning signs and skin self-exam Risk factors and when to suspect it Types of melanoma and special locations Diagnosis: from clinical exam to biopsy Staging: Breslow, sentinel lymph node, and imaging Treatment by stage...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 11/18/2025 | Psychiatric and Psychological Disorders
Content discussed in this post What dyslexia is Signs in children, adolescents, and adults Assessment and diagnosis Differential diagnosis and comorbidities Evidence-based interventions School and workplace accommodations Helpful assistive technologies How to support...