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.
Watch this Lyme advocate tell Congress what they need to hear
Holly Ahern, a professor, research scientist, mother of a daughter with Lyme disease, and long‑time Lyme advocate, testified before Congress this week, and she did…
Study reveals what pregnant Lyme patients want and need most
For too long, parents confronting Lyme disease during pregnancy have been left to fend for themselves. The science remains unsettled, the clinical guidance is uneven,…
PODCAST: What Lyme disease really demands
By Fred Diamond I’ve spoken with thousands of Lyme survivors, and many use the word resilient to discuss their healing journey. This week’s Love, Hope,…
Landmark report refutes IDSA’s denial of congenital Lyme
We recently reported on a new peer‑reviewed journal article examining congenital Lyme disease. The paper represents one of the most significant scientific reviews of this…
What You Should Know Before Using AI Chatbots or Health Apps
AI tools are becoming a go-to source for health advice. A recent survey from KFF found that 1 in 6 people use AI chatbots for…
National media are finally asking Lyme patients what they think
Last week, we highlighted CNN’s interview with our CEO, Lorraine Johnson, about the challenges facing Lyme patients and the complexities surrounding a potential new vaccine….
The Bartonella clue hidden in plain sight
By Terri McCormick What if anxiety, rage, or sudden personality changes were not purely psychiatric? What if, in some cases, the root cause was an…
Experts say evidence of congenital Lyme is too strong to ignore
A new peer‑reviewed paper is sounding the alarm about a long‑overlooked risk: the possibility that Lyme disease can be transmitted from an infected mother to…
With Lyme and alpha‑gal rising, Virginia deploys a new tick‑safety tool
Virginia health officials are rolling out a new public‑awareness campaign aimed at reducing the growing threat of tick‑borne illnesses such as Lyme disease and alpha‑gal…
“A Sour Taste”: Lorraine Johnson talks Lyme vaccine concerns with CNN
Last week, I wrote about Pfizer’s Lyme vaccine candidate and the questions many in the Lyme community still have about it. This week, CNN published…
Exchange transfusion proves beneficial in severe babesiosis
By Mass General Brigham A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham and Yale School of Public Health reveals that red blood cell exchange transfusion (ET) may…
“Just live with it” is not medical care. Lyme pain deserves better.
by Fred Diamond I have communicated with thousands of Lyme survivors over the past few years. One told me that she asked the nurse practitioner…