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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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There are sex-based differences in Lyme disease. Why this matters.
June 22, 2023

The latest study from MyLymeData, LymeDisease.org’s patient registry, found significant disparities in how men and…

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Bartonella a.k.a. cat scratch disease: How to care for the cat
June 20, 2023

by Kris Newby, Invisible International If a person is diagnosed with cat scratch disease, what…

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Inaugural “Love, Hope, Lyme” podcast features Dr. Richard Horowitz
June 15, 2023

by Fred Diamond In my inaugural episode of the “Love, Hope, Lyme” podcast, I interviewed…

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Seeking a cure for long-Lyme, long-COVID, and other persistent diseases
June 2, 2023

Why do some people get sick from an infection and then get well—while others with…

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Is your home making you sick? Here’s how to check for mold.
May 26, 2023

The International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI) Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) Committee has released…

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Helping more doctors to become Lyme-literate
May 22, 2023

By Kris Newby, Invisible International There’s a dire shortage of health-care providers who are experienced…

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Children have highest incidence of Lyme disease in US
May 22, 2023

According to the CDC’s new Tick Bite Data Tracker, children have the highest incidence of…

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CDC’s new online tool gives useful, if slightly flawed, information
May 16, 2023

The CDC has recently updated its website regarding ticks and their diseases. The changes include…

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Her paintings focus on her personal experience with Lyme disease
May 15, 2023

Artist Riley Sims, a graduate of Indiana’s Ball State University, recently displayed her thesis art…

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Children’s books aim to educate about Lyme and ticks
May 8, 2023

If you want to teach your kids about tick-borne illnesses this Lyme Awareness Month, there…

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