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Dorothy Leland

Dorothy Leland is a longtime advocate and researcher focused on Lyme disease education, policy awareness, and patient support. She has contributed to numerous publications and works closely with medical professionals and organizations to improve understanding and treatment of tick-borne diseases.

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Having different Lyme reporting rules for some states makes no sense
June 12, 2024

I delivered these comments at the Tick-Borne Diseases & Associated Illnesses: National Community Engagement Initiative…

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A candid and moving account of one family’s Lyme story
June 6, 2024

The following book review first appeared on the CanLyme website. By Catherine Kinsella Finding Resilience:…

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“Lyme Ninja Warrior” vows to never give up, never stop fighting
June 4, 2024

My name is Talan Yorn, also known as “The Lyme Ninja.” In a previous blog…

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Lyme disease in Ireland through one patient’s eyes
June 3, 2024

by Ann Maher I am from Kilkenny, Ireland and I never thought that I would…

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PODCAST: Getting to the root cause of Lyme-related stress
June 3, 2024

by Fred Diamond When I was researching information for my book “Love, Hope, Lyme: What…

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Pouring 30+ years of Lyme experience into a novel
May 31, 2024

by Pamela Andrews In 1991, my daughter, Leya Schiller, graduated from high school. She had…

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Lyme patients: Your blood could hold the key to chronic Lyme
May 29, 2024

The Wyss Institute at Harvard University seeks Lyme patients to donate blood cells to support…

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With ticks and other vectors, can we turn “bad” to “getting better”?
May 24, 2024

In a recent interview about burgeoning tick populations in the US, the CDC’s Sue Visser…

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Her “ALS” symptoms cleared up with Lyme disease treatment
May 14, 2024

By Jessica Harris My mother was diagnosed with ALS by several neurologists and even had…

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Lyme is an unforgiving disease that’s too often hidden from view
May 13, 2024

By Jill Wussow It’s May again – Lyme Disease Awareness Month. I want to focus…

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