by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 04/24/2026 | Genetic and Hereditary Diseases, Neurological Diseases
Content covered in this post What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? ALS in well-known cases: Stephen Hawking and Eric Dane What happens in the body with ALS Early signs and symptoms ALS vs. other neurological conditions Does ALS affect memory and awareness? Main...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 12/09/2025 | Neurological Diseases, Symptoms
Contents discussed in this post What migraine is Symptoms and types: with aura and without aura Why migraine happens Common triggers and how to monitor them Diagnosis and when to order tests Acute treatment: what works Prevention: medications, habits, and supplements...
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...