Tags: College of Veterinary Medicine

Researchers at UGA’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are helping unravel the mystery behind alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially life-threatening allergy triggered by tick bites that can make everyday foods like beef, pork, and lamb dangerous for some people. As diagnoses rise across the Southeast and beyond, scientists at the UGA Complex Carbohydrate Research Center are studying the biology of tick saliva and the sugar molecule known…
For decades, simulated interactions with theatre actors have contributed to how doctors, veterinarians, and pharmacists learn to talk – and listen – to patients and clients Truth, trust, and transparency are key in a patient's relationship with their healthcare provider. Good health for ourselves and for our pets requires near-perfect interactions with healthcare professionals that meets a range of experience and results. The humanistic element…