CanLyme welcomes Dr. Vett Lloyd
Professor, researcher and Lyme disease advocate.
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Leaning into 2024
This work can save lives. You can keep helping us.
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Spark hope this Giving Tuesday: Your chance to create change!
This Giving Tuesday, show your support for the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation. Let’s ignite a spark of hope together. Your generosity has the power to make a significant impact in the lives of those affected by Lyme disease and contribute to ongoing efforts in research, education, advocacy and support to address this health challenge in…
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Seeking treatment for Lyme disease in Canada
Research led by Sarah Ciotti focuses on the struggle of a Canadian adolescent and his mother in seeking effective treatment for persistent Lyme disease, highlighting barriers within the Canadian healthcare system and the need for more collaborative approaches.
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Lyme Carditis from A to Z: A new book by Dr. Adrian Baranchuk
Dr. Baranchuk is a full professor at Queen’s University and has published over 750 articles in well-recognized journals.
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Whole genome sequencing of human Borrelia burgdorferi isolates reveals linked blocks of accessory genome elements located on plasmids and associated with human dissemination
Using genetic association study methods, we identify an accessory genome signature associated with dissemination in humans and define the individual plasmids and genes that make up this signature.
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Toward a common research agenda in infection
Associated chronic illnesses: a workshop to examine common, overlapping clinical and biological factors!
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2023 ILADS Conference education grants now available from CanLyme
Learn the latest about Vector-Borne Diseases from the world’s top experts, October 19-21 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Call for better combination treatments and diagnostics for Lyme
Recent calls to action by Dr. Monica Embers and Dr. John Aucott.
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Why Lyme treatments often fail
Monica Embers, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Tulane University, Director of Vector-Borne Disease Research and member of the Tulane National Primate Research Center has been a leading participant in Lyme research. In addition she presents three free CME courses on [IN]VISIBLE for healthcare professionals. Her research program regarding Borrelia burgdorferi and Lyme…
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Justin Wood speaks to his complicated diagnosis and treatment path
Justin has a Lyme story that led him to take action and start his company, Geneticks.
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CanLyme funding overview of high quality Canadian research projects
Dr. Sarah Keating, Anatomic Pathologist, CanLyme Board Member.
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Grappling with the status quo, and making change
We are really looking for a fundamental change and the fundamental change has to be backed up by science.
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Highlights from Q&A Panel discussion of The Quiet Epidemic global impact campaign
Thank you so much for your support of our recent two-part educational and fundraising event ~ The Quiet Epidemic. Whether you shared CanLyme’s event on social media, watched the documentary, bought a ticket, made a donation and/or participated in the live Q&A panel discussion, you helped us raise over $3,000! At CanLyme, we are working…
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Q&A panel FAQ summary – The Quiet Epidemic
The Quiet Epidemic and panel information. I’ve heard of using ant spray with permethrin to keep ticks off socks and clothing when hiking. Does this work and is it advisable? (Janet Sperling) Ant spray can be used but it’s important to be careful when using it. Never spray permethrin on your skin because it won’t…
