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The Rise of Alpha-Gal Syndrome

The Rise of Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Between 2010 and 2022, the CDC identified over 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) in the US. However, the actual number of affected individuals could be as high as 450,000 due to the requirement of positive diagnostic tests and clinical exams for...

It’s Been a Crazy Week

Sometimes taking care of patients takes priority over my own self-care. I find myself up reading lab results at 11 p.m., and then waking at 5 a.m. to scroll through medical records for the day. Patient care doesn’t stop when I leave my practice at night; it...

Helpful Websites

Alpha Gal allergy can be an extra challenge, because unlike other illnesses that require a lifestyle change in order to get healthy, this syndrome forces the sufferer to go through immediate changes to their diet, instead of a gradual one. On top of that, eating...

Prevention

From the moment of your Alpha-Gal diagnosis going forward, you became your family and friends’ best advocate. Your own Alpha-Gal numbers can change for the worse if you don’t take personal precautions. Here is what the Mayo Clinic has to say about...

Quick Dinner Idea

When I’m in a hurry but I want something homemade, this is my go-to dish. You can add chicken or salmon if you like, or even olives and capers. Make it your own. Enjoy! Easy Lemon Pasta Cook angel hair pasta as directed, drain. Add back to pan. Add fresh lemon...