LymeSci Blog
Lonnie Marcum
is a Physical Therapist, with a dual degree in health administration and physical therapy. She has a passion for helping people heal from illness and injury by treating the whole body. She became active in the Lyme community after her daughter was diagnosed with tick-borne diseases in 2013. She now devotes much time to learning about Lyme and related conditions, and sharing that knowledge via social media. In addition, she has served as a member of the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group: Tick Biology, Ecology, Control Subcommittee. Her blog, LymeSci, seeks to help patients understand the science of tick-borne diseases and new developments in research.
Thanksgiving in the Lyme world, 2015
Along with new and continuing challenges for the Lyme community, there is also much to be grateful for. Here’s our Lyme gratitude list for…
Lyme disease in Hawaii: one patient’s story
From the Ticked Off Music Fest: While Hawaii’s recent dengue fever outbreak has caused beaches to close and stores to sell out of mosquito repellent,…
Avril Lavigne donates $60K to children with Lyme disease
Singer Avril Lavigne, who was diagnosed with Lyme disease over a year ago, has been raising funds to help others facing the illness. Her charity,…
LymeDisease.org launches groundbreaking MyLymeData project
LymeDisease.org today announced the launch of MyLymeData, a first-of-its-kind national patient-powered research project aimed at improving the quality of care for Lyme disease patients. The…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Compelling Lyme memoir now an audio book
In May 2014, I reviewed lyme light: a memoir, by Natalie London. It’s now available as an audio book, narrated by Natasha Lyonne from the Netflix series…
Latest issue of The Lyme Times explains MyLymeData
LymeDisease.org will soon launch a patient-powered research project called MyLymeData. It promises to be the largest study of chronic Lyme patients ever. Our latest issue of…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Being your own superhero
Last month, at the IDSA Lyme protest in San Diego, I met Michelle Trostler, who was dressed like Wonder Woman. When I asked why, she…
Dr. Burrascano receives Drulle award at ILADS Conference
“Never, never, back down and don’t be afraid to stand up for what you know is right with respect to Lyme Disease diagnosis and treatment.”…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Yes, the IDSA noticed us in San Diego
A valiant group of Lyme activists braved a record-breaking heat wave in San Diego Oct. 9-10 to protest outside the Infectious Diseases Society of America’s…
Mobile billboard circling IDSA conference in San Diego
When the Infectious Diseases Society of America opened its annual conference in San Diego yesterday, attendees were greeted with the sight of a mobile billboard…
Why “Big Data” is a big deal for Lyme disease
LymeDisease.org will soon launch a patient-powered research project called MyLymeData. It promises to be the largest study of chronic Lyme patients ever. Our latest issue…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: The White House, citizen science, big data and Lyme disease
I was honored to participate in the White House Citizen Science forum this past week. Citizen science is where ordinary people participate in science by…