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.
New clinical trial targets chronic babesiosis
60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals is launching a new clinical trial at Mount Sinai Health System to test Arakoda (tafenoquine) for chronic babesiosis. This tick-borne illness is…
Your voice matters! Join phone call campaign for Kay Hagan Tick Act
From the Center for Lyme Action: We need your voice! Congress is considering the Kay Hagan Tick Act Reauthorization, and your call could make all…
Cohen Center unveils first clinical manual for persistent Lyme and other chronic illnesses
Mount Sinai Health System has launched the country’s first clinical manual for treating infection-associated chronic illnesses (IACIs). This comprehensive guide, prepared by the Cohen Center…
The tick-borne virus that makes rabbits grow horns
Residents of Fort Collins, Colorado, have been spotting wild rabbits with grotesque, horn-like growths sprouting from their heads. It turns out that the rabbits are…
Using MyLymeData, researchers seek to define the reality of neurological Lyme
by Emily Dodd, The College of New Jersey TCNJ math professor Jana Gevertz is helping to lead a federally funded effort to better understand chronic…
PODCAST: Healing from Lyme takes faith, strength, and mitochondria
By Fred Diamond One of the most misunderstood and under-discussed aspects of chronic Lyme disease is its impact on the brain and on relationships. During…
Massachusetts baby hospitalized with suspected Powassan virus
An infant girl from Martha’s Vineyard is in critical condition following what health officials suspect may be tick-borne Powassan virus. The child, born on June…
ADVOCACY UPDATE: Senate panel pushes forward key funding for Lyme
From the Center for Lyme Action: The Senate Appropriations Committee met last week and approved the following increases that impact Lyme, alpha-gal, and other tick-borne…
Tick Act clears first hurdle, with unanimous approval from Senate committee
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions has unanimously approved the reauthorization of the Kay Hagan Tick Act. It now goes to the…
The Lyme Ninja champions Lyme awareness on NBC Bay Area
Teenager Talan Yorn, aka The Lyme Ninja, has been getting a lot of media coverage since his semi-final round on American Ninja Warrior. In his…
Justin Timberlake reveals he has “relentlessly debilitating” Lyme disease
Singer Justin Timberlake has revealed that he has Lyme disease, describing it as “relentlessly debilitating” both mentally and physically. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Timberlake…
PODCAST: Greg Lee’s blend of ancient wisdom and modern Lyme healing
By Fred Diamond For people suffering from chronic Lyme disease, the road to recovery is often long, frustrating, and filled with trial and error. Mainstream…