The IDSA panel list has been revised to reflect the fact that Dr. Paul Duray has resigned from the panel. The IDSA does not post this type of information as a stand-alone announcement. Instead, they revise their prior notices. So you have to keep a close watch on their website for changes. What they did was add to his listing the following: Resigned from the Panel on October 7, 2009, due to a family illness. I am sure that everyone’s heart goes out to Dr. Duray and we wish him and his family the best during this trying time. Let’s light a candle for Dr. Duray and his family.

In terms of the panel, this means that there are now only 8 members.  It seems likely this will delay the process and that a decision will not be reached by the end of December  as anticipated.  The IDSA has acknowledged that the decision will not occur until  “shortly after the first of the year” , but the specific timeframe is unknown.  

You can contact Lorraine Johnson, JD, MBA with any comments or questions at lbjohnson@lymedisease.org.

Lorraine