April 23, 2023

Does Skin Color Affect Lyme Disease Diagnosis? So, how prepared are medical students to properly diagnose patients of all races and ethnicities? Do they have the diagnostic ability and confidence to recognize conditions such as Lyme disease in individuals with non-white skin? In the study “The impact of patient skin colour on diagnostic ability and […]

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Foods to Avoid (Red Meat Allergy from Tick Bites) Alpha-gal syndrome foods to avoid include beef, pork, lamb, and other mammalian products. This tick-borne allergy develops after a Lone Star tick bite and causes delayed reactions to red meat 2–6 hours after eating. Unlike typical food allergies that cause immediate symptoms, alpha-gal reactions