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.
IDSA Virtual Lobby Now Open – VIEW LIVE WEBCAST
The IDSA Virtual Lobby is now open (see link below). In addition, the IDSA has posted a terms of use on the virtual lobby–these…
Long-awaited Review of Lyme Disease Guidelines Set for Thursday
On Thursday, July 30, 2009, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Lyme Disease Review Panel will conduct a daylong hearing, required under an antitrust…
LYME POLICY WONK: Lorraine Johnson ready to testify before IDSA Lyme panel
CALDA CEO Lorraine Johnson is now in Washington DC, prepared to testify at Thursday's historic hearing before the IDSA Lyme guidelines panel. Included in her…
IDSA HEARING: Late breaking news–no registration required
This just in from Lorraine Johnson: We have been discussing concerns regarding the IDSA hearing viewing restrictions with the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office, who has…
When is a public hearing not public—the sequel?
The IDSA settlement agreement calls for an open public meeting which must be aired live over the internet. I have serious concerns about the…
It’s about time! IDSA Lyme hearing speech limits
It's about going from the abstract to the concrete. Getting out the stop watch and thinking about just how long is 15 minutes. …
CALDA, LDA and TFL Press Release on IDSA Hearing
CALDA, the national Lyme Disease Association and Time for Lyme have issued a joint press release regarding the IDSA Lyme review hearing, which is schedule…
Attorney General Blumenthal Speaks Out! Now hear this. . .
If you have not read the recent editorial by Attorney General Blumenthal published today in “The Day”—you are in for a treat. Despite the…
POLITICAL ACTION: House Appropriations bill adds money for Lyme disease
There’s good news for the Lyme community in a House Appropriations bill that just emerged from committee. Although the economic downturn has forced many programs…
Pick a little, talk a little–How to make a speech for IDSA Lyme review panel
Well, as you can see, I’ve reached the cutting and pasting portion of writing my speech for the IDSA Lyme Guidelines Review Panel—a bit like…
TOUCHED BY LYME: How to still have fun when you’re energy-sapped
The CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue) Association of America pulled together a list of low-energy entertainment ideas. See what you think.
Andy Schlafly of AAPS Takes on Autism Treatment–lessons for Lyme
Andy Schlafly of AAPS describes the efforts of AAPS to work with patient groups in health care reform for autism. His comments on how…