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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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Prophetic last words: “The stuff I’ve been going through in my brain–ugh”
March 24, 2023

Popular San Francisco radio host Jeffrey “JV” Vandergrift often spoke on the air about his…

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Alerting physicians to digestive problems triggered by tick bites
March 22, 2023

The American Gastroenterological Association has released new clinical guidance to help physicians and patients identify…

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Two Duke law students launch pro bono Lyme advocacy project
March 22, 2023

We, Luke Mears and Madison Pinckney, founded the Duke Law Lyme Disease Advocacy Project (LDAP)…

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Severe weather can worsen mast cell activation syndrome
March 21, 2023

It’s a fact, weather changes are a common trigger for patients with chronic illness and…

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University of AZ researchers launch the Great Arizona Tick Check
March 20, 2023

By Rosemary Brandt, University of Arizona Think about ticks and what comes to mind? Perhaps…

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LivLyme Summit videos now available to watch. I highly recommend.
March 20, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of attending the 2023 4th Annual LivLyme Summit. The event…

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Upcoming screenings of The Quiet Epidemic
March 17, 2023

From the makers of the Lyme documentary The Quiet Epidemic: The Quiet Epidemic is returning…

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When treating Bartonella clears symptoms of autism, what next?
March 14, 2023

By Debbie Kimberg My 16-year-old autistic son’s learning disabilities suddenly resolved after treatment for congenital…

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Fighting Lyme–and Lyme denialism–for more than 7 years
March 13, 2023

By Grace Burns, Columbia Climate School My knees buckled beneath the weight of my malnourished…

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A lifetime of tick-borne infections in South Africa
March 13, 2023

By Natasha Fernandes Janet F. Murray’s memoir My Sub-Lyme Life is a powerful account of…

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