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.
LYMEPOLICYWONK: IOM LIVE BLOG PART III Public Comment
I have summarized the public comments made at the IOM hearing today. I intend to post the statements made by those speaking to the…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: IDSA Voting Procedures under Review by the Connecticut Attorney General
The Connecticut Attorney General is reviewing the IDSA report to determine whether the IDSA has complied with the terms of the antitrust Settlement Agreement. …
LYMEPOLICYWONK: IDSA Reports No Change in Guidelines–The Fat Cat Ate the Canary
What happened? The IDSA has issued its official report of the Lyme review panel. “[A] special independent Review Panel has unanimously agreed that no…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Research offering hope to Lyme patients
Dr. Raphael Stricker will discuss important research projects which offer hope to those with tick-borne diseases, at CALDA's upcoming Lyme patients' conference.
TOUCHED BY LYME: The spectrum of Lyme disease
Dr. Christine Green will discuss "The Many Faces of Lyme Disease" at CALDA's upcoming April 24 patients' conference GETTING HEALTHY AGAIN IN 2010.
LYMEPOLICYWONK: IDSA APRIL DEADLINE
We are all concerned about the latest report from the IDSA statement that they plan to issue their final report regarding the IDSA guidelines review…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: IDSA FINAL REPORT END OF APRIL!
The IDSA will issue its final report by the end of April. Did you catch that? Yes, it made an announcement and buried…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Letterman and Stiller, you guys are WRONG
Actor Ben Stiller discussed his knee problems and the fact that he hoped it was Lyme disease (since he seems to think that’s a minor…
LYMEPOLICYWONK: Uncle Sam Needs Patients to Get Healthcare Reform Right
Recently, a group that writes guidelines asked for my input about the role of patients in the development of Evidence Based Medicine guidelines. With…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Teens with Lyme–Finding the light IN the tunnel
To a teenager mired in the muck of an all-encompassing chronic illness, the promise of a better life at some distant point in the future…
TOUCHED BY LYME: Good ideas for Lyme Awareness Month
Any month can be a good time to raise awareness of Lyme disease, but May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and offers special opportunities.
LYMEPOLICYWONK: Lyme Physician Protection in Minnesota
The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (MBMP) has agreed to a five-year moratorium on the investigation, disciplining or issuance of corrective action based solely on…