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Can skin color affect medical students’ ability to diagnose Lyme disease?
Multiple studies have demonstrated that a patient’s race can affect the diagnostic tests offered to that patient. One study found African American patients who presented with chest pain were offered fewer tests than non-African Americans, according to Dodd and colleagues. [1]
Alpha-gal syndrome: Foods to Avoid
Alpha-gal syndrome is an emerging allergy caused by ingesting red meat. The allergic reaction, which can occur one to several hours after eating red meat, can cause anaphylaxis, gastrointestinal symptoms, and skin changes.
