Lyme Blog Posts
LYME TIMES Fall 2022 issue honors Dr. Charles Ray Jones
Dr. Charles Ray Jones, a trailblazing pediatric Lyme specialist who treated more than 15,000 children from around the world, died on May 15, 2022. While…
Spoken word poetry puts different spin on “PTLDS”
“PTLDS” is a despised acronym in the Lyme community. Officially, it stands for “post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome.” For many patients, them’s fightin’ words. The term…
After the death of a loved one with Lyme: donating tissue for research
By Kris Newby, Invisible International Donating the tissues of a loved one who dies of Lyme disease is one of the best ways to accelerate…
After 6 years of TBDWG, are we still stuck with IDSA guidelines?
When I was watching last week’s online Tick-Borne Disease Working Group meetings, I got a sick feeling in my stomach. It came at the end…
Seeking to unlock the mysteries of Lyme arthritis
By Richard Harth Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University A nature lover from early childhood, Karie Behm found peace and renewal through hiking and cross-country…
Clinician Barriers to Providing Care: Why Patients Can’t Get the Care They Need
We are pleased to present the Clinician Barriers to Providing Care Chartbook summarizing key points from the published study. Download the chartbook to learn more…
Some thoughts about 30 years of misdiagnosed Lyme disease
Kat Garza is what’s known in the industry as a “mature model”–pretty much any model over the age of 30. One look at her photos…
“Hijacked by Lyme”: Quebec coroner calls for inquiry into suicide
The death by suicide of a young woman battling Lyme disease garnered international attention recently after her father—a prominent Canadian businessman—shared the news on LinkedIn….
Treatment strategies for long-haul COVID and persistent Lyme disease
By Kris Newby, Invisible International A Dublin-based infectious disease doctor who’s treated both long COVID and chronic Lyme patients shares new research and treatment strategies…
Career success while battling chronic Lyme disease
by Fred Diamond On my Sales Game Changers Podcast, I frequently interview sales and business leaders who achieve rewarding careers while dealing with chronic Lyme…
Upcoming screenings of Lyme documentary “The Quiet Epidemic”
Do you remember the story of then-12-year-old Julia Bruzzese? The young Lyme sufferer was in a wheelchair, amidst the throngs of people greeting Pope Francis…
Using genetic sequencing to diagnose acute Lyme disease
When Lyme disease isn’t diagnosed promptly, patients miss out on the chance for early treatment. This puts them at much higher risk for late-stage Lyme,…