It’s no surprise the show The Bachelor is known for having hot contestants. However, what is even hotter than The Bachelor contestants? Hyperthermia treatment is about as hot as you can get. Hyperthermia treatment involves raising the body’s core...
“Are there ticks in Alaska?” is a question gaining increasing relevance. The answer is yes. There are 4 native and 4 non-native tick species that inhabit Alaska. We aim to provide comprehensive insights into both native and non-native tick species in...
In recent years, the intricate correlation between Lyme disease and dementia has emerged as a constant area of interest within the medical community. Lyme disease is an infection that can be transmitted through the bite of a tick and is caused by the bacterium...
Lyme disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Antibiotics are the primary treatment for Lyme disease when it is detected...
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as mammalian meat allergy, is an IgE antibody response to the disaccharide galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-Gal). This sugar, commonly known as alpha-gal, is found in all mammals except for certain monkeys, apes, and humans,...
Are there ticks in Hawaii? Well yes, but maybe not the ones you’re thinking of. According to the state of Hawaii deer ticks have not been located on the islands but they do have ticks! There might not be a cure for Lyme disease but scientists are working on a vaccine....
