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 | 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...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 08/13/2025 | Neurological Diseases, Syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare and serious neurological disease characterized by an autoimmune response that attacks the peripheral nerves. It can cause progressive muscle weakness and, in more severe cases, paralysis. Although most people recover with proper...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/27/2025 | Neurological Diseases
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons—those responsible for voluntary movements. Over time, it leads to muscle weakness, motor difficulties, and eventually paralysis. ALS gained public attention after...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/20/2025 | Neurological Diseases
Brain death is the complete and irreversible cessation of all brain activity, including the brainstem, which is responsible for vital functions such as breathing, autonomous heartbeat and consciousness. When diagnosed according to strict clinical and rigid...