Moving the Needle in Borreliosis with Dr. Alan B. MacDonald, MD
“Why You Should Listen” “In this episode, you will learn about groundbreaking work being done to move the needle in understanding the impact of Borreliosis.” Listen to podcast
New Montreal clinic will be part of Quebec network studying long COVID-19, Lyme disease
A new clinic opened Monday in Montreal to treat patients and help researchers better understand two conditions with different origins but similar symptoms – long COVID-19 and Lyme disease. The centre at Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital is one 15 specialized facilities announced by the Quebec government in May to study the two infectious diseases. Read article
Long Lyme, long Covid pushes physicians outside of their comfort zone
An article by Usha Lee McFarling October 10, 2022 “A doctor’s humbling journey treating long Covid: ‘The second we think we know what we are doing, we fall flat on our face’” “Unfortunately way too many people with this are not being believed about their illness. And this has happened before, with long Lyme, and…
Peer-Reviewed Evidence of Lyme/Tick-Borne Disease Causing Psychiatric Symptoms
“The following is a list of peer-reviewed articles that support the evidence of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases causing neuropsychiatric illness. It is organized into two different categories– neuropsychiatric symptoms and dementia” source unknown. Access list of citations
The Impact of Telemedicine in the Diagnosis of Erythema Migrans during the COVID Pandemic: A Comparison with In-Person Diagnosis in the Pre-COVID Era
Abstract Background: Erythema migrans (EM) is the hallmark manifestation of the Lyme borreliosis (LB), and therefore its presence and recognition are sufficient to make a diagnosis and to start proper antibiotic treatment to attempt to eradicate the infection. Methods: In this study we compared the clinical data of 439 patients who presented an EM either…
Amélie Champagne, daughter of Jean Coutu group president, dies by suicide after Lyme disease battle
September 22, 2022 Content warning: This article discusses the topic of suicide which may be sensitive for some readers. Amélie Champagne, 22, recently died by suicide after a years-long struggle with Lyme disease. The daughter of Alain Champagne, the president of Jean Coutu Group, shared the news on his LinkedIn page. “It is with the heaviest of hearts…
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Ontario family had to move to B.C. for Lyme disease treatment
“For many Canadians, Lyme disease is not a concern that is top of mind. If you’re walking through a tall patch of grass or camping with your family, a small alarm bell might go off reminding you to check for ticks that may be carrying Lyme disease. For Louis Themeles, a tick bite didn’t seem…
Global News: “How to prevent run-ins with ticks” with CanLyme president Janet Sperling
It can be easy to let your guard down in the wilderness as the summer wraps up, but tick season stretches well into the fall! For how to prevent issues with ticks and what you should be looking for, Janet Sperling from the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation joins Candace Daniel. Watch Here
Global News: ‘How to prevent run-ins with ticks’ with CanLyme president Janet Sperling
It can be easy to let your guard down in the wilderness as the summer wraps up, but tick season stretches well into the fall! For how to prevent issues with ticks and what you should be looking for, Janet Sperling from the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation joins Candace Daniel. Watch here
Anaplasmosis: An emerging tick-borne disease of importance in Canada
Abstract Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA) is an infection caused by the intracellular bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum. As a tick-borne disease, the public health impact of HGA continues to increase with range expansion of the disease vector. The clinical presentation of HGA is often a non-specific febrile illness. The presence of leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and mild hepatic injury are frequently noted…
Nitroxoline Drug Combinations Are More Active Than Lyme Antibiotic Combination and Can Eradicate Stationary Phase Borrelia burgdorferi
Abstract Lyme disease (LD), caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common vector-borne disease in USA and Europe. Despite the standard 2-4 weeks antibiotic treatment, approximately 10%-20% of patients will develop post-treatment LD syndrome, a condition that is poorly understood. One of the probable causes is thought to be the presence of B. burgdorferi persister forms that are not…
Watch: Webinar with Dr Monica Embers – Persistent Lyme Disease: Supportive Evidence & Potential Solutions
“Aug 19, 2022 Dr Embers shares insights from her research program into Lyme disease at Tulane National Primate Research Center. By transmitting Lyme disease to mice and nonhuman primates by tick, and studying the natural course of infection, Dr Embers’ group aims to attain a better understanding of the clinical quandaries of human Lyme disease,…
Balsam fir (Abies balsamea) needles and their essential oil kill overwintering ticks (Ixodes scapularis) at cold temperatures
July 29, 2022 Abstract The blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis, vectors Borrelia burgdorferi, a bacterium that causes Lyme Disease. Although synthetic pesticides can reduce tick numbers, there are concerns about their potential effects on beneficial insects, such as pollinators. Plant-based pest control agents such as essential oils could provide an alternative because they have low environmental persistency; however,…
Longtime KTVU anchor and reporter Leslie Griffith dies [long time sufferer of Lyme disease]
August 2022 OAKLAND, Calif. – Leslie Griffith, a longtime journalist who graced television screens for more than two decades as anchor for KTVU Channel 2 News, has died. Griffith died Wednesday in Lake Chapala, Mexico. Family members said she endured a years-long battle with Lyme disease. Her 22-year career at KTVU included her time sitting alongside veteran…
Nitroxoline Drug Combinations Are More Active Than Lyme Antibiotic Combination and Can Eradicate Stationary Phase Borrelia burgdorferi
July 26, 2022 Abstract Lyme disease (LD), caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common vector-borne disease in USA and Europe. Despite the standard 2-4 weeks antibiotic treatment, approximately 10%-20% of patients will develop post-treatment LD syndrome, a condition that is poorly understood. One of the probable causes is thought to be the presence of B. burgdorferi persister forms…