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Dr. Nevena Zubcevik of the Harvard Medical School dispels some long held, over published myths about Lyme disease
ByCanLyme Team October 30, 2016April 21, 2023
Dispelling myths … “Dr. Nevena Zubcevik of the Harvard Medical School, and co-director of the Dean Center for Tick-Borne Illnesses, warned that the medical community is not keeping up with current findings. For example, “The conception that the tick has to be attached for 48 hours is completely outdated,” she said, citing studies that show…
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Miscellaneous
Canada’s national Lyme disease conference summary now available.
ByCanLyme Team October 28, 2016April 21, 2023
As a result of Elizabeth May’s private member’s Bill, (Bill 442), a federally funded national Lyme disease conference bringing scientists, medical experts and patients together was held May 15th to 17th, 2016 in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. The summary of this conference is now available online, and the federal framework construction is in process. As…
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Updates
Common misdiagnoses
ByCanLyme October 3, 2016July 14, 2023
Lyme victims are commonly misdiagnosed with other illnesses, such as: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Colitis Crohn’s disease Early ALS Early Alzheimers disease Encephalitis Fibromyalgia Fifth’s disease Gastroesophageal Reflux disease Infectious Arthritis Interstitial Cystis Irritable Bowel Syndrome Juvenile Arthritis Lupus Ménières Syndrome Multiple Sclerosis Osteoarthritis Prostatitis Psoriatic Arthritis Psychiatric disorders (bipolar, depression, etc.) Raynaud’s Syndrome Reactive Arthritis…
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Co-infections | For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Lyme in Nova Scotia | Miscellaneous
Halifax: Increasing Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases, Viruses
ByCanLyme Team October 3, 2016April 21, 2023
By Lenny Rowe Halifax town officials are taking steps to raise awareness about tick-borne diseases and viruses. Halifax Health Agent Cathy Drinan and members of the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association gave a presentation last week to inform the public about tick-borne diseases and viruses and the new forms that are spreading rapidly on the South Shore and Cape…
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Canadian’s: Take Control of the Lyme Research Agenda – join webcast October 12th
ByCanLyme Team October 2, 2016April 21, 2023
posted October 2nd, 2016 From Mount Allison University, Take control of the Lyme research agenda Mount Allison University, with the generous support of the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation, has established a Lyme disease research node. We invite members of the Lyme community, family, caregivers, healthcare providers, veterinarians and all others to join us for a…
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For Physicians | Miscellaneous | Research
YOU CAN’T COUNT ON TESTING OF ENGORGED TICKS
ByCanLyme Team October 1, 2016April 21, 2023
A recent study published in the Journal of Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases examined the prevalence of ticks in the Quebec region, along with the frequency of Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) infection in engorged versus non-engorged ticks. by Daniel J. Cameron, MD MPH Gasmi and colleagues found that you cannot always rely on the testing of engorged…
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Miscellaneous | Research
Hide and Seek: How Lyme Disease Spirochetes Overcome Complement Attack
ByCanLyme Team October 1, 2016April 21, 2023
Peter Kraiczy* Institute of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, University Hospital of Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany Overcoming the first line of the innate immune system is a general hallmark of pathogenic microbes to avoid recognition and to enter the human host. In particular, spirochetes belonging to the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex have developed…
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Lyme Controversy | Lyme in Ontario | Miscellaneous
Timmins, Ontario: Tick taken from local resident linked to Lyme disease
ByCanLyme Team September 29, 2016April 21, 2023
[CanLyme Note: Continuing to inform the public as to whether they are in a low risk or high risk area is wrong and disarming. Considering the abundance of science it is alarming that public health still feels the need to not report the complete picture. Ticks are transported randomly by migratory birds such as robins, wrens,…
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Co-infections | For Physicians | International News | Lyme Controversy | Miscellaneous
Same Tick, Different Disease: Vermont Health Dept. Warns Of Rise Of Anaplasmosis
ByCanLyme Team September 29, 2016April 21, 2023
[CanLyme Note: Canadian cases of anaplasmosis are on the rise as well] By MITCH WERTLIEB, LIAM CONNORS SEP 28, 2016 The Vermont Department of Health announced that the state is on pace to hit a record number of cases of anaplasmosis, a disease spread by the black-legged tick. As of September, there have been 133…
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For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Miscellaneous | Voices on Lyme
Global Antibiotic Stewardship Denies Native Americans Lyme Treatment Options
ByCanLyme Team September 28, 2016April 21, 2023
Posted September 28th, 2016 Written by Jenna Luché-Thayer Author info: Bio – Jenna Luché-Thayer’s expertise includes government transparency and accountability and the integration of marginalized groups. Luché-Thayer is informed by three decades of professional policy and grassroots experience in 40 countries. She has extensive experience in congressional relations, testimony and legislation. She has worked with governments,…
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Events | Miscellaneous | Voices on Lyme
G. Magnotta Foundation Announces Vaughan Walk for Lyme 2016
ByCanLyme Team September 12, 2016April 21, 2023
A great way to enjoy the early fall weather! Spend a fun filled morning on a 5 km leisure walk with your family and pets to help raise awareness of Lyme Disease in Canada. Sunday, October 2 Vaughan City Hall Registration: 7 am to 9 am Walk: 9 am to Noon * Music *Food *Refreshments…
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For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Miscellaneous | Voices on Lyme
Canadian Press – Lyme disease: Patients living in ‘medical limbo’ push for federal strategy
ByCanLyme Team September 11, 2016April 21, 2023
Keith Doucette, The Canadian Press, posted September 11, 2016 Lack of awareness, diagnosis and treatment by doctors a problem in Lyme disease battle: advocates The health issues piled up for Donna Lugar, one on top of another: She had breathing trouble, vision and hearing problems, even heart issues, but finding a cause was elusive. “Occasionally…
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Miscellaneous
Why Is An Obscure Study About Lyme Disease-Causing Bacteria So Popular Online?
ByCanLyme Team September 9, 2016April 21, 2023
The Huffington Post, David Michael Conner “Who knew there would be so much interest in a biomechanics paper??!!” Those are the words–and the multiple exclamation points–of Tara Moriarty, proprietor of the Moriarty Lab, an infectious diseases research lab that studies primarily Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. Moriarty is the principal investigator of…
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For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Medical Publications | Miscellaneous | Research
Steroid Use Questioned for Common Lyme Disease Manifestation
ByCanLyme Team September 7, 2016April 21, 2023
[CanLyme Note: Facial palsy, Bell’s Palsy, is not as common in Lyme patients as reported. It is easily recognized making those patients much more likely to be diagnosed. Most patients with Lyme disease do not experience facial palsy as it is typically a facial numbness and tingling/burning, often around the mouth, nose, and the tongue.] Sept….
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For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Medical Publications | Miscellaneous | Poor Research | Research | Voices on Lyme
CanLyme director responds to Canadian Medical Association Journal article
ByCanLyme Team August 31, 2016April 21, 2023
Response to Doctors Gregson and Quach Robert G. Murray, DDS, Director, CanLyme Re: “The Lyme law” Zubek, 187:520-521doi:10.1503/cmaj.115-0029 The problem with Lyme disease in Canada will only continue to grow to the point where the numbers affected will simply overwhelm the idea that Lyme Borreliosis (LB) is hard to catch and easy to treat with…
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News and updates

Announcing the second annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference

Feeling sick after eating that steak dinner? You could have a rare but potentially severe tick-borne allergy

Elliot Jacobson: Downstream Secondary Illness in Lyme Disease

Why Lyme disease isn’t the only tick-borne infection you need to worry about

Lyme disease and your pregnancy: Why avoiding tick bites could protect your unborn child

Lack of experience no obstacle at this obstacle course

Interventions to manage mold and mycotoxicities

Environmental toxicities: Confounding presentations

Dr. Nevena Zubcevik of the Harvard Medical School dispels some long held, over published myths about Lyme disease

Canada’s national Lyme disease conference summary now available.

Common misdiagnoses

Halifax: Increasing Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases, Viruses

Canadian’s: Take Control of the Lyme Research Agenda – join webcast October 12th

YOU CAN’T COUNT ON TESTING OF ENGORGED TICKS

Hide and Seek: How Lyme Disease Spirochetes Overcome Complement Attack

Timmins, Ontario: Tick taken from local resident linked to Lyme disease

Same Tick, Different Disease: Vermont Health Dept. Warns Of Rise Of Anaplasmosis

Global Antibiotic Stewardship Denies Native Americans Lyme Treatment Options

G. Magnotta Foundation Announces Vaughan Walk for Lyme 2016

Canadian Press – Lyme disease: Patients living in ‘medical limbo’ push for federal strategy

Why Is An Obscure Study About Lyme Disease-Causing Bacteria So Popular Online?

Steroid Use Questioned for Common Lyme Disease Manifestation

CanLyme director responds to Canadian Medical Association Journal article

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