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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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children | For Physicians | Research
Research priorities of patients with Lyme disease in pregnancy
ByCatherine Kinsella February 13, 2024February 13, 2024
Canadian study explores patient concerns and identifies maternal-fetal Lyme research priorities.
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For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Research
Vision loss, giant cell arteritis, and Lyme neuroborreliosis
ByCatherine Kinsella February 7, 2024June 4, 2024
Optic neuritis, giant cell arteritis and Lyme disease: a case presentation.
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Featured | For Physicians | Lyme disease | Medical Publications | Research
Persistence of Lyme patients and the role of patient organizations
ByCanLyme January 23, 2024
This in-depth article by Cox and Levesque gives context to many of the systemic barriers that Canadian Lyme patients encounter, and highlights the important role that patient organizations play in addressing those barriers.
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Education | For Physicians
Combination antibiotic therapy for treatment of Lyme disease
ByCatherine Kinsella January 19, 2024January 19, 2024
Monica Embers discusses her research findings in this latest course from Invisible International.
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For Physicians | Lyme disease | Research
The significant impacts of infections, such as Lyme, on mental health
ByCatherine Kinsella January 10, 2024March 5, 2026
An in-depth review by three leading experts.
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Education | For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Miscellaneous | Research | Voices on Lyme
Medical Gaslighting and Lyme Disease: The Patient Experience
ByCanLyme December 31, 2023January 23, 2024
Published December 29, 2023 in Healthcare Authored by Jennifer L. Fagen, Jeremy A. Shelton, Jenna Luché-Thayer Abstract: Even though there are approximately half a million new cases of Lyme disease in the US annually, according to the CDC, it is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, which can result in a chronic, multisystemic condition. Lyme disease is…
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Medical Gaslighting and Lyme Disease: The Patient Experience
ByCanLyme December 29, 2023June 17, 2026
published December 29, 2023 Abstract: Even though there are approximately half a million new cases of Lyme disease in the US annually, according to the CDC, it is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, which can result in a chronic, multisystemic condition. Lyme disease is a recognized public health threat and is a designated “notifiable disease”. As…
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Education | Updates
Leaning into 2024
ByCanLyme December 26, 2023December 26, 2023
This work can save lives. You can keep helping us.
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For Physicians | Lyme disease | Research
Research points to delayed diagnosis for Black patients with Lyme disease
ByCatherine Kinsella December 21, 2023December 21, 2023
Increased awareness is an important first step in addressing this problem.
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For Physicians | Government | International Support Other Than Canada | Lyme Controversy | Voices on Lyme
Lack of effective healthcare for Canadian Lyme patients and why they turn elsewhere
ByCanLyme December 20, 2023June 6, 2024
In response to an article about Amélie Champagne’s inquiry.
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Education | Lyme disease | Prevention
Are you planning to travel?
ByCanLyme December 18, 2023December 18, 2023
Being aware of ticks and tick-borne illnesses can help prevent serious health problems at home and away.
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For Physicians | Lyme disease | Research
Research confirms presence of Borrelia cyst-like structures after antibiotic treatment and uncovers a unique localization of Borrelia species in the brain
ByCatherine Kinsella December 1, 2023July 4, 2025
Research continues to reveal an increasingly complex picture of Lyme disease.
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Updates
Spark hope this Giving Tuesday: Your chance to create change!
ByCanLyme November 27, 2023November 27, 2023
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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Updates
Seeking treatment for Lyme disease in Canada
ByCatherine Kinsella November 27, 2023November 27, 2023
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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Education | Events
French subtitled online viewing – The Quiet Epidemic
ByCanLyme November 23, 2023November 24, 2023
Visionnement en ligne- The quiet epidemic.
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