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.
NASEM Lyme report calls for urgent, symptom-focused treatment research
By Christine Kilgore, MEDSCAPE Lyme infection-associated chronic illness (IACI) is real, often debilitating and long-lasting, and in urgent need of research that prioritizes treatments to…
Reclaim your backyard by learning how to control ticks naturally
By Tick BYTES A new do-it-yourself movement in pest management is gaining momentum with the official launch of Tick BYTES (Back Yard Tick Eco-friendly Solutions). It’s a…
Dr. Bill Rawls joins Ravel Health as Chief Medical Officer
Ravel Health, a virtual healthcare platform specializing in Lyme disease and other complex chronic illnesses, has recently named Dr. Bill Rawls as its Chief Medical…
Could Lyme and other infections be driving psychiatric disorders?”
By Mary Jane Heppe What if some of the world’s mental health crises aren’t just psychological in origin, but microbial? In a compelling article published…
A father’s song, a daughter’s Lyme disease journey
James Stewart Evans is a seasoned actor with experience in film, television, commercials, and songwriting. But beyond his work in entertainment, he plays another important…
“Invisible International” re-launches as “VectorWise CME”
VectorWise CME, formerly known as Invisible International, has officially relaunched with a renewed mission and focus. The organization is dedicated to providing virtual, free, evidence-based…
Latest issue of the Lyme Times celebrates 10 years of MyLymeData
The latest issue of Lyme Times spotlights MyLymeData’s 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of patient-driven research that’s reshaping our understanding of Lyme disease. With over…
PODCAST: How Ravel Health is changing the Lyme treatment landscape
By Fred Diamond For many people coping with Lyme disease, the search for effective treatment is a grueling, exhausting process filled with uncertainty, dead ends,…
U.S. babesiosis cases may be 10x higher than CDC estimates
60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, a company focused on developing treatments for infectious diseases, recently analyzed insurance claims related to babesiosis and chronic fatigue. The study, conducted…
“Mick the Tick” teaches kids about Lyme disease
By Kara Perrin My name is Kara and I have Lyme disease. That’s usually the first thing that comes out of my mouth when I…
Ticks, Lyme and alpha-gal syndrome put land surveyors at risk
By Meg Muckenhoupt When you ask land surveyor Sandy Peabody about hazards he’s encountered at work, the threat at the top of his list is…
After 18 joint replacements in 6 years, she’s now a fierce Lyme advocate
Meghan Bradshaw was just 25 when severe joint pain appeared seemingly overnight. Once active and independent, she found herself unable to walk, dress, or function…