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Call for better combination treatments and diagnostics for Lyme
ByRobert G. Murray August 9, 2023August 11, 2023

Recent calls to action by Dr. Monica Embers and Dr. John Aucott.

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Education | For Physicians | Lyme disease | Miscellaneous | Voices on Lyme

Lyme neuroborreliosis: A case report
ByCanLyme Team August 8, 2023September 12, 2023

Abstract Key Clinical Message Lyme neuroborreliosis is the manifestation of Lyme borreliosis that impacts the nervous system. It gives rise to various neurological and psychiatric conditions, and its diagnosis is challenging. The timely administration of antibiotics is effective. A male patient, aged 55, was admitted to the emergency department due to the sudden onset of…

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Why Lyme treatments often fail
ByRobert G. Murray July 28, 2023September 5, 2023

Monica Embers, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Tulane University, Director of Vector-Borne Disease Research and member of the Tulane National Primate Research Center has been a leading participant in Lyme research. In addition she presents three free CME courses on [IN]VISIBLE for healthcare professionals. Her research program regarding Borrelia burgdorferi and Lyme…

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Co-infections | Education | For Physicians | Lyme disease | Miscellaneous

6-year-old may need to relearn how to walk, talk after tick bite leads to ICU, mom says
ByCanLyme Team July 15, 2023August 4, 2023

A bite from a tick left a 6-year-old Arkansas boy fighting for his life, his mother says, and he may not be the same when he wakes up. In late June, Aiden Debusk went on a short hike with his family, his mother, Laiken Debusk, told KTHV. She checked her kids for ticks when they…

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Events | Lyme disease | News from CanLyme

Elizabeth May speaks to the need for greater access to Lyme literate physicians and other changes
ByCanLyme Team July 12, 2023July 12, 2023

Lyme advocate, MP, current Leader of the Green Party of Canada.

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Events | News from CanLyme

A short history of CanLyme, by Jim Wilson
ByCanLyme Team July 12, 2023July 12, 2023

Panelist Jim Wilson is the Past President and Founder of the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation.

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Events | News from CanLyme | Updates

Justin Wood speaks to his complicated diagnosis and treatment path
ByCanLyme Team July 12, 2023July 12, 2023

Justin has a Lyme story that led him to take action and start his company, Geneticks.

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Events | Updates

CanLyme funding overview of high quality Canadian research projects
ByCanLyme Team July 12, 2023July 12, 2023

Dr. Sarah Keating, Anatomic Pathologist, CanLyme Board Member.

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Lyme Controversy | Media | News from CanLyme | Updates

Grappling with the status quo, and making change
ByCanLyme Team July 12, 2023July 12, 2023

We are really looking for a fundamental change and the fundamental change has to be backed up by science.

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Highlights from Q&A Panel discussion of The Quiet Epidemic global impact campaign
ByJanet Sperling, PhD July 12, 2023July 12, 2023

Thank you so much for your support of our recent two-part educational and fundraising event ~ The Quiet Epidemic. Whether you shared CanLyme’s event on social media, watched the documentary, bought a ticket, made a donation and/or participated in the live Q&A panel discussion, you helped us raise over $3,000! At CanLyme, we are working…

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Q&A panel FAQ summary – The Quiet Epidemic
ByCanLyme Team July 12, 2023July 12, 2023

The Quiet Epidemic and panel information. I’ve heard of using ant spray with permethrin to keep ticks off socks and clothing when hiking. Does this work and is it advisable? (Janet Sperling) Ant spray can be used but it’s important to be careful when using it. Never spray permethrin on your skin because it won’t…

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Education | For Physicians | Medical Publications | Miscellaneous | Research

Female ticks (Ixodes scapularis) infected with Borrelia burgdorferi have increased overwintering survival, with implications for tick population growth
ByCanLyme Team July 11, 2023

Abstract The tick, Ixodes scapularis, vectors pathogens such as Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. Over the last few decades I. scapularis has expanded its range, introducing a novel health threat into these areas. Warming temperatures appear to be one cause of its range expansion to the north. However, other factors are also involved. We show that…

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Co-infections | Education | For Physicians | Lyme disease | Medical Publications | Miscellaneous | Research

Complete Remission in Paralytic Late Tick-Borne Neurological Disease Comprising Mixed Involvement of Borrelia, Babesia, Anaplasma, and Bartonella: Use of Long-Term Treatments with Antibiotics and Antiparasitics in a Series of 10 Cases
ByCanLyme Team July 10, 2023July 4, 2025

Abstract This study aimed to demonstrate that severe neurological motor deficits in the context of late tick-borne disease with mixed microorganism involvement are eligible for long-term combined antibiotic/antiparasitic treatments. The inclusion criteria were: 1. neurological limb paralysis with a disability score >4 according to the EDSS Kurtzke disability scale; 2. serological tests pointing to an…

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Education | Miscellaneous | Research

Primary Detection of the Establishment of Blacklegged Ticks, Ixodes scapularis, in British Columbia, Canada
ByCanLyme Team June 28, 2023

Abstract Ticks transport and transmit microbial pathogens that inflict malevolent diseases on domestic and wildlife animals, and humans. We reveal the first-time record of the blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis, in British Columbia (BC) and, concurrently, far western North America. We unveil the primary tick-host record of I. scapularis parasitizing a Mallard duck, Anas platyrhynchos. In…

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Events | Prevention | Updates

French subtitled screening of The Quiet Epidemic now available worldwide
ByCanLyme Team June 14, 2023June 15, 2023

The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation is proud to announce that The Quiet Epidemic is now available with French subtitles.

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News and updates

Fuel the movement for better Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment

How CanLyme’s annual conferences could lead to better care for patients with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

First annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference a success

How edible vaccines for animals could help limit the risk of Lyme disease

Five occupations that can raise your risk of tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease

There’s progress on recognizing long Lyme, CanLyme president tells U.S. podcast

Why so many Lyme disease patients slip through the cracks in our health-care system — and how we can prevent it

It’s not just Lyme disease you have to watch out for. Other tick-borne illnesses are on the rise in Canada

Call for better combination treatments and diagnostics for Lyme

Lyme neuroborreliosis: A case report

Why Lyme treatments often fail

6-year-old may need to relearn how to walk, talk after tick bite leads to ICU, mom says

Elizabeth May speaks to the need for greater access to Lyme literate physicians and other changes

A short history of CanLyme, by Jim Wilson

Justin Wood speaks to his complicated diagnosis and treatment path

CanLyme funding overview of high quality Canadian research projects

Grappling with the status quo, and making change

Highlights from Q&A Panel discussion of The Quiet Epidemic global impact campaign

Q&A panel FAQ summary – The Quiet Epidemic

Female ticks (Ixodes scapularis) infected with Borrelia burgdorferi have increased overwintering survival, with implications for tick population growth

Primary Detection of the Establishment of Blacklegged Ticks, Ixodes scapularis, in British Columbia, Canada

French subtitled screening of The Quiet Epidemic now available worldwide

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