by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/16/2025 | Neurological Diseases
Hemorrhagic stroke, also known as cerebral hemorrhage, is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. This rupture leads to bleeding and compression of brain structures, resulting in immediate neurological damage....
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/15/2025 | Neurological Diseases
Ischemic stroke, also known as cerebral stroke, is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It is characterized by the blockage of an artery in the brain, preventing the proper flow of blood and oxygen. The consequences can be devastating,...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 05/03/2025 | Neurological Diseases
Bipolar disorder is a chronic psychiatric condition characterized by intense mood swings that go far beyond the normal variations of everyday life. People with this disorder can alternate between episodes of deep depression and phases of extreme euphoria, called mania...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 03/27/2025 | Neurological Diseases
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, being the leading cause of dementia in the elderly. It is characterized by the deterioration of cognitive functions, impacting memory, language, and reasoning...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 03/25/2025 | Neurological Diseases
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by motor symptoms such as tremors and muscle stiffness, as well as non-motor manifestations including cognitive decline and sleep...
by Dr. Gabriel Freitas | 02/24/2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases, Neurological Diseases
Stroke Caused by Stress: Symptoms, Prevention, and How to Reduce the Risk Stress is part of modern life, but did you know it can increase the risk of a stroke? Although many associate stroke (cerebrovascular accident – CVA) only with factors like hypertension...