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...
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...