Lyme Blog Posts
While L.A. burns, BOP ponders limiting vital treatment for firefighters–and Lyme patients
On January 8, the California Board of Pharmacy (BOP) was discussing potential restrictions on Category One sterile compounds, including nebulized and IV glutathione. Glutathione is…
PODCAST: How Lyme impacts military personnel and their families
By Fred Diamond Lyme disease does not discriminate. It affects individuals across all walks of life, including those who dedicate their lives to serving their…
MEDICAL DETECTIVE #6: All about Babesia, aka “American malaria”
This article was originally posted on Dr. Richard Horowitz’s Medical Detective Substack. You can find more helpful content by subscribing there. “American malaria” is spreading…
Study shows 90% of persistent Lyme patients excluded from clinical trials
Real-world data from the largest U.S. Lyme disease registry, MyLymeData, shows current clinical trials for persistent Lyme disease (PLD) systematically exclude most patients who are…
Last chance to protect access to vital sterile compounds is Jan. 8
By Crystal Frost, PhD The January 8 California Board of Pharmacy (BOP) meeting at 9:00 a.m. will be pivotal. This is the final opportunity to…
MEDICAL DETECTIVE #5: Kris Kristofferson had chronic Lyme–not Alzheimer’s. How can you tell the difference?
This article was originally posted on Dr. Richard Horowitz’s Medical Detective Substack. You can find more helpful content by subscribing there. I remember seeing the…
Lyme disease research in review: triumphs, trials, and the path forward
As always, the world of Lyme is complicated with both good news and bad. Looking back over the past year, I want to highlight a…
PODCAST: The Tick Chick’s Top Recovery Tips for Lyme Survivors
By Fred Diamond In the most downloaded episode of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast in 2024, Ali from The Tick Chicks and host of the…
MEDICAL DETECTIVE #4: How to survive in a tick-filled world
This article was originally posted on Dr. Richard Horowitz’s Medical Detective Substack. You can find more helpful content by subscribing here. If I were to…
Advocate battles relapse while fighting to #StopTheBOP
The California State Board of Pharmacy (BOP) is contemplating regulatory changes that could limit access to vital alternative treatments used by many Lyme disease patients….
PODCAST: Psychiatric and mental health toll of chronic Lyme disease
By Fred Diamond Living with chronic Lyme disease can be a relentless battle, often misunderstood by those who haven’t experienced its toll. Beyond the physical…
Telehealth will die Dec. 31 without congressional action
Telehealth services—such as video calls with doctors and medical advice via phone or email—are designed to make healthcare more accessible and convenient. These services greatly…