Articles by Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation
No, it’s not all in your head: How a new report could be a massive game changer for long Lyme sufferers
Top U.S. experts warn of an ‘urgent need to identify and develop safe and effective treatments.’
This giving season, your support changes lives
For over two decades, the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation has worked to raise awareness about Lyme disease and fight for those living with this complex disease. From government outreach and policy work to furthering emerging research and community engagement efforts, the work of CanLyme has always been made possible by contributions from our community. How…
$2 million gift boosts University of Guelph Lyme research lab
A Canadian research lab dedicated to the study of Lyme disease got a big boost in November with a $2 million gift to help carry out its work. The G. Magnotta Research Lab at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario will receive the money over the next two years. It’s the latest financial contribution…
ILADS 2024: Moving the needle on tick borne disease
Every year more Canadian health care practitioners are realizing the importance of tick borne and other chronic infections and more are attending conferences such as ILADS.
CDC reconfirms Chronic Lyme, denies effectiveness of more antibiotics
Animal models of the disease show that persistent symptoms may be due to an interplay between persistent infection, immune dysfunction and changes to neural networks. Co-infection with other pathogens might also be at play.
Federal government still not listening to Lyme sufferers
Public health agency shelves report.
Travel makes tick diseases tougher to diagnose, paper finds
Climate change and increased travel are leading to significant diagnostic challenges and shifting epidemiology.
Machine learning algorithms help predict tick-borne pathogen risk across Europe
A new study published in Annals of Medicine explores the potential for machine learning algorithms to predict the risk of tick-borne diseases around Europe. Ticks, known carriers of many pathogens, are influenced by a combination of factors, including climate, landscape, and host availability. This research uses machine learning to predict where tick concentrations are highest. …