Lyme Blog Posts
NEWS: Research shows Bartonella can be transferred from mother to unborn child, possibly causing birth defects
A North Carolina State University researcher has discovered that Bartonella (a common Lyme co-infection) can be passed to unborn babies, causing chronic infections and possibly…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: IOM Hearings—Same Old, Same Old?
Labor HHS 2010 appropriations language directed the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to“sponsor a scientific conference on Lyme and tick-borne diseases” and mandated that the…
(Guest blog) Listening to a ghost: Dr. Dave Martz talks about recovering from ALS
"Spirochick Alix" blogs about Dr. Dave Martz's presentation at CALDA's recent Lyme patient conference. Hearing how he overcame ALS touched her especially, because her father…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: Helene Jorgensen’s Comments to IOM Committee
I am posting the written speeches of those who commented during the public comment period of the IOM. The speech below is that of Helene…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: Ann Lyons’ Comments to IOM Committee
I am posting the written speeches of those who commented during the public comment period of the IOM. The speech below is that of Ann…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: Diane Blanchard’s Comments to IOM Committee
I am posting the written speeches of those who commented during the public comment period of the IOM. The speech below is that of Diane…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: Pat Smith’s Comment before IOM
I am posting the written speeches of those who commented during the public comment period of the IOM. The speech below is that of…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: IOM LIVE HEARING BLOG Part II
Please refer back to this site for new post on the hearings
LYMEPOLICYWONK: IOM HEARING LIVE BLOG
Please refresh this to update comment. This is my live blog on the IOM Hearing.
LYMEPOLICYWONK: IOM LIVE BLOG PART III Public Comment
I have summarized the public comments made at the IOM hearing today. I intend to post the statements made by those speaking to the…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: IDSA Voting Procedures under Review by the Connecticut Attorney General
The Connecticut Attorney General is reviewing the IDSA report to determine whether the IDSA has complied with the terms of the antitrust Settlement Agreement. …
LYMEPOLICYWONK: IDSA Reports No Change in Guidelines–The Fat Cat Ate the Canary
What happened? The IDSA has issued its official report of the Lyme review panel. “[A] special independent Review Panel has unanimously agreed that no…