In memoriam: Jim Wilson
Jim Wilson was the founder and past president of CanLyme and his work changed countless lives.
Researchers study ticks in Ottawa where residential zones border woodland areas
32% of the adult and nymph ticks tested positive for Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
Bartonella DNA more common in patients with psychosis
Research also identifies limitations with antibody testing.
Count me in
Why case reporting underestimates risk and why it matters.
Another young woman dies in the midst of ongoing confusion around Lyme disease
We need to do better.
Summer camp leaders, outdoor educators, teachers, and parents
Help keep kids safe in the outdoors by learning about ticks and Lyme disease.
Clinician education grants available at CanLyme
Deepen your understanding of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections through online learning.
Why Canadian public healthcare fails Lyme patients and why they seek treatment elsewhere
Promoting Canadian research and researchers.
CanLyme welcomes Dr. Vett Lloyd
Professor, researcher and Lyme disease advocate.
CanLyme: 20 years of Canadian advocacy
Looking back at two decades of advocacy and education; looking forward to the road ahead.
Protein found in human sweat inhibits growth of Lyme bacteria
Satu Strausz of Finland leads international group exploring biobank, in vitro, and murine research.
Diagnosis and treatment of Lyme carditis
Understanding the risks, manifestations and clinical management of Lyme carditis can save lives and prevent invasive medical and surgical interventions.
Persistence of Lyme patients and the role of patient organizations
This in-depth article by Cox and Levesque gives context to many of the systemic barriers that Canadian Lyme patients encounter, and highlights the important role that patient organizations play in addressing those barriers.
Medical Gaslighting and Lyme Disease: The Patient Experience
Published December 29, 2023 in Healthcare Authored by Jennifer L. Fagen, Jeremy A. Shelton, Jenna Luché-Thayer Abstract: Even though there are approximately half a million new cases of Lyme disease in the US annually, according to the CDC, it is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, which can result in a chronic, multisystemic condition. Lyme disease is…
Leaning into 2024
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