Meat Allergy

A survey showed few health care providers are familiar with the potentially life-threatening allergic reaction known as alpha-gal syndrome, which evidence suggests may be primarily associated with the bite of a tick, according to the CDC.

The AGA has published a new clinical practice update on the diagnosis and management of patients with alpha-gal syndrome, an emerging food allergy that manifests with common gastrointestinal symptoms and is caused by Lone Star tick bites.

HOUSTON — Healio Primary Care will offer live coverage of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting, which runs Nov. 7 to Nov. 11.