News and updates

One year later: How the landmark NASEM report on chronic Lyme is – and isn’t – changing minds
October 8, 2026
U.S. health agencies are embracing some NASEM recommendations but the picture’s very…
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Germs spread by ticks and cats found in suicidal youth
October 6, 2026
Infections from ticks and cats that may be associated with suicidal behaviour.
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Scholarship opportunity for undergraduates with a project focused on Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases
September 22, 2026
This application deadline is September 30. Help make a difference; turn your…
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Living with persistent illness and uncertainty: Patient narratives on Lyme disease in Nova Scotia, Canada
September 18, 2026
Patients experienced misdiagnosis or dismissal, with symptoms attributed to psychological factors or…
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Lyme disease is becoming one of Canada’s defining climate-health challenges
September 14, 2026
According to Ogden and other scientists, ticks are projected to continue their…
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Announcing the second annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference
August 13, 2026
Join us for the second annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference exclusively for…
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Feeling sick after eating that steak dinner? You could have a rare but potentially severe tick-borne allergy
July 31, 2026
First documented death from alpha-gal syndrome points to major need for public…
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Elliot Jacobson: Downstream Secondary Illness in Lyme Disease
July 28, 2026
Dealing with the fallout.
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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.
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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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Education | For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Medical Publications | Miscellaneous | Research | Voices on Lyme
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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