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Lyme Disease Heightens Risk of Mental Disorders, Suicidality, Study Finds
ByCanLyme August 13, 2021August 13, 2021
[CanLyme Note: In Canada the situation is amplified by the complete denial of diagnosis, the over confidence in knowingly poor tests, and the very intentional misinformation campaign waged by members of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada. The individual with chronic Lyme disease is denied access…
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Harvard study identifies symptom clusters in Lyme patients with persistent symptoms
ByCanLyme August 3, 2021
A retrospective study of 270 post-treatment Lyme patients identified the most debilitating neurological symptoms, paving the way for future studies on root causes of disease and better treatments. The largest study to-date characterizing ongoing symptoms [1] of Lyme patients after antibiotic treatment has been published by a group of investigators at Harvard-affiliated hospitals and Invisible International, a non-profit organization….
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Evidence-Based, Patient-Centered Treatment of Erythema Migrans in the United States
ByCanLyme July 25, 2021
Abstract Lyme disease, often characterized as a readily treatable infection, can be a debilitating and expensive illness, especially when patients remain symptomatic following therapy for early disease. Identifying and promoting highly effective therapeutic interventions for US patients with erythema migrans (EM) rashes that return them to their pre-infection health status should be a priority. The…
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Antibiotic Susceptibility of Bartonella Grown in Different Culture Conditions
ByCanLyme July 2, 2021
Abstract Bartonellosis is caused by a Gram-negative intracellular bacterium with a zoonotic transmission. The disease, caused by any of several genospecies of Bartonella can range from a benign, self-limited condition to a highly morbid and life-threatening illness. The current standard of care antibiotics are generally effective in acute infection; these include azithromycin or erythromycin, doxycycline, gentamicin, rifampin,…
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Brain fog, mysterious infections, not believed – Atlantic Canadians still struggling to get faster Lyme disease diagnosis
ByCanLyme June 11, 2021
June 8th 2021 “The (symptoms) affected every system in my body, pretty much,” said Lugar, who was experiencing vision, hearing, and digestive issues, as well as extreme fatigue and light and sound sensitivity. “At my worst, I was in bed, in a darkened room. At my best, I could function at about 60 per cent.”…
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Brain fog, mysterious infections, not believed – Atlantic Canadians still struggling to get faster Lyme disease diagnosis
ByCanLyme June 11, 2021
June 8th 2021 “The (symptoms) affected every system in my body, pretty much,” said Lugar, who was experiencing vision, hearing, and digestive issues, as well as extreme fatigue and light and sound sensitivity. “At my worst, I was in bed, in a darkened room. At my best, I could function at about 60 per cent.”…
Read More Brain fog, mysterious infections, not believed – Atlantic Canadians still struggling to get faster Lyme disease diagnosis
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Interagency Cooperation Drives Discovery of Lyme Disease Spirochete in Exotic Tick
ByCanLyme June 9, 2021
“Since inception, the primary goal of the tick program has been to collect and test blacklegged ticks because of the public health risk they pose. However, over time and through targeted collections throughout the Commonwealth, established populations of additional tick species have been discovered. One of those species is the newly invasive Asian longhorned tick…
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New book: “It’s Not Just Ticks It’s Not Just Lyme” by Dr. Ben Boucher
ByCanLyme June 6, 2021June 7, 2021
Press Release: Charles Benjamin Boucher, MD is pleased to announce the Amazon publication (e-book and paperback) of his book “It’s Not Just Ticks It’s Not Just Lyme”: pertinent insights into the origin, recognition and treatment of Lyme and related Infections. Dr. Ben Boucher is a retired family physician. He practiced medicine in rural Nova Scotia…
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BC, Canada: Penticton dog paralyzed after being bitten by a tick
ByCanLyme June 5, 2021
“It’s a good time to not just check yourself for ticks, but your furry companions too. A Penticton couple knew their dog hadn’t been feeling well over the past few days, but was shocked to find their dog had been paralyzed from a tick on its body. Brenda Blatz and her husband have a 16-year-old…
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Detection of Babesia odocoilei in Humans with Babesiosis Symptoms
ByCanLyme May 28, 2021
Abstract Human babesiosis is a life-threatening infectious disease that causes societal and economic impact worldwide. Several species of Babesia cause babesiosis in terrestrial vertebrates, including humans. A one-day clinic was held in Ontario, Canada, to see if a red blood cell parasite, which is present in blacklegged ticks, Ixodes scapularis, is present in humans. Based on PCR testing…
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Detecting Borrelia Spirochetes: A Case Study With Validation Among Autopsy Specimens
ByCanLyme May 27, 2021
The complex etiology of neurodegenerative disease has prompted studies on multiple mechanisms including genetic predisposition, brain biochemistry, immunological responses, and microbial insult. In particular, Lyme disease is often associated with neurocognitive impairment with variable manifestations between patients. We sought to develop methods to reliably detect Borrelia burgdorferi, the spirochete bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, in autopsy…
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New podcast: Navigating Lyme disease with scientist and author Dr. Shelley Ball
ByCanLyme May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
This week Sarah is joined by Dr. Shelley Ball, an evolutionary ecologist, fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Founder and President of Biosphere Environmental Education, a social enterprise focused on connecting people with nature. She was also a founding member of the inaugural Homeward Bound Women In Science Leadership Expedition to Antarctica. In…
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Global TV addresses Lyme for Lyme awareness
ByCanLyme May 23, 2021
“Raising awareness about Lyme disease With more people heading out to enjoy the great outdoors, comes a timely reminder to avoid tick bites. Sarah Cormode, host of the podcast “Looking at Lyme”, explains how she is raising awareness about Lyme disease and the signs and symptoms to watch out for.” Watch news clip
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New podcast: Turning pain into strength with Lyme warrior Gina Valles
ByCanLyme May 21, 2021
“This week Sarah is joined by Gina Valles, a fitness coach with a degree in exercise science who founded Gina’s Total Fitness in Connecticut. In 2018, Gina was diagnosed with Lyme disease, which changed her life and outlook on fitness. Through her Instagram account, which has almost 180,000 followers, Gina shares her journey, workouts, and…
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New Podcast: Innovation in Lyme disease research and treatment with Rossana Magnotta
ByCanLyme May 16, 2021May 21, 2021
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Rossana Magnotta, who established the G. Magnotta Foundation in honour of her late husband, Gabe, who passed away after a courageous battle with Lyme disease. The G. Magnotta Foundation leads scientific research into Lyme disease at the University of Guelph in Ontario. Listen to podcast
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Lyme Disease Heightens Risk of Mental Disorders, Suicidality, Study Finds

Harvard study identifies symptom clusters in Lyme patients with persistent symptoms

Evidence-Based, Patient-Centered Treatment of Erythema Migrans in the United States

Antibiotic Susceptibility of Bartonella Grown in Different Culture Conditions

Brain fog, mysterious infections, not believed – Atlantic Canadians still struggling to get faster Lyme disease diagnosis

Brain fog, mysterious infections, not believed – Atlantic Canadians still struggling to get faster Lyme disease diagnosis

Interagency Cooperation Drives Discovery of Lyme Disease Spirochete in Exotic Tick

New book: “It’s Not Just Ticks It’s Not Just Lyme” by Dr. Ben Boucher

BC, Canada: Penticton dog paralyzed after being bitten by a tick

Detection of Babesia odocoilei in Humans with Babesiosis Symptoms

Detecting Borrelia Spirochetes: A Case Study With Validation Among Autopsy Specimens

New podcast: Navigating Lyme disease with scientist and author Dr. Shelley Ball

Global TV addresses Lyme for Lyme awareness

New podcast: Turning pain into strength with Lyme warrior Gina Valles

New Podcast: Innovation in Lyme disease research and treatment with Rossana Magnotta

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