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Why Lyme disease isn’t the only tick-borne infection you need to worry about
July 13, 2026
Co-infections are a real danger as more ticks carry multiple pathogens, study…
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Lyme disease and your pregnancy: Why avoiding tick bites could protect your unborn child
July 1, 2026
Transmission of tick-borne pathogens from mother to fetus remains understudied and poorly…
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Lack of experience no obstacle at this obstacle course
June 29, 2026
OxTrail run brings the fun while raising awareness of Lyme Disease.
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Interventions to manage mold and mycotoxicities
June 20, 2026
In this video recording, from the 2025 Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference, Dr…
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Environmental toxicities: Confounding presentations
June 19, 2026
In this video recording, from the 2025 Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference, Dr…
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Highlights in Lyme disease research 2024-2026
June 17, 2026
Notes on an important webinar.
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Acute Lyme: Recognizing and initiating urgent treatment
June 7, 2026
Dr. Elliot Jacobson presents on how to diagnose Lyme in its early…
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ILADS collaboration with US Health Agency a positive step for Lyme patients
June 2, 2026
US Department of Health and Human Services and ILADS announce strategic partnership…
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For Physicians | Lyme disease | Prevention | Research | Updates
Researchers study ticks in Ottawa where residential zones border woodland areas
ByCanLyme June 17, 2024June 17, 2024
32% of the adult and nymph ticks tested positive for Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
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For Physicians | Research
Bartonella DNA more common in patients with psychosis
ByCanLyme June 14, 2024June 14, 2024
Research also identifies limitations with antibody testing.
Read More Bartonella DNA more common in patients with psychosis
Government | Lyme Controversy | Research
Count me in
ByCanLyme June 13, 2024June 13, 2024
Why case reporting underestimates risk and why it matters.
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Lyme disease | Lyme in quebec | Media
Another young woman dies in the midst of ongoing confusion around Lyme disease
ByCanLyme June 8, 2024June 8, 2024
We need to do better.
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Education | Lyme disease | Podcasts
Finding Resilience: A Teen’s Journey Through Lyme Disease
ByCatherine Kinsella June 6, 2024June 6, 2024
The writing in this book is captivating, moving back and forth between Rachel’s perspective and what Dorothy recalled about those same events.
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Education | Lyme disease | Prevention | Updates
Summer camp leaders, outdoor educators, teachers, and parents
ByCanLyme May 29, 2024June 1, 2024
Help keep kids safe in the outdoors by learning about ticks and Lyme disease.
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Education | For Physicians | Lyme disease | Podcasts | Updates
Clinician education grants available at CanLyme
ByCanLyme May 24, 2024
Deepen your understanding of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections through online learning.
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Medical Publications | Research | Updates
Why Canadian public healthcare fails Lyme patients and why they seek treatment elsewhere
ByCanLyme May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
Promoting Canadian research and researchers.
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Research | Updates
CanLyme welcomes Dr. Vett Lloyd
ByCanLyme May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
Professor, researcher and Lyme disease advocate.
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Events | News from CanLyme
CanLyme: 20 years of Canadian advocacy
ByCanLyme May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Looking back at two decades of advocacy and education; looking forward to the road ahead.
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Co-infections | For Physicians | Lyme disease | Research
Lyme disease and POTS
ByRobert G. Murray April 30, 2024April 30, 2024
POTS is recognized by some clinicians as a contributor to persistent Lyme disease symptoms but more research is needed.
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Lyme disease | Prevention | Research
Canadian researchers discover tick repelling chemicals secreted by ants
ByCatherine Kinsella April 16, 2024April 16, 2024
A synthetic version has been developed and may lead to new tick repellent products.
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International News | Lyme disease | Research
Protein found in human sweat inhibits growth of Lyme bacteria
ByCanLyme March 22, 2024May 2, 2024
Satu Strausz of Finland leads international group exploring biobank, in vitro, and murine research.
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For Physicians | International News | Lyme disease | Research
New research looks into long Covid and chronic Lyme disease
ByCatherine Kinsella March 1, 2024March 1, 2024
Researchers at MIT are thinking outside the box with a new long Covid, chronic Lyme disease study. Dr. Mikki Tal is heading the MIT MAESTRO research study which is looking into potential sex differences, predictive diagnostics and immunological, neurological and other mechanisms of chronic illness. Her team is also investigating immune-pathogen interactions, and the connection…
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Events | For Physicians
Diagnosis and treatment of Lyme carditis
ByCanLyme February 15, 2024February 15, 2024
Understanding the risks, manifestations and clinical management of Lyme carditis can save lives and prevent invasive medical and surgical interventions.
Read More Diagnosis and treatment of Lyme carditis