The bipartisan bill prioritizes federal research on Lyme and related diseases and gives patients, advocates and physicians a seat at the table. Read More »
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NEWS: Immediate action needed on House Lyme bill
08
SEP
2014
Important Lyme-related legislation--HR 4701--goes up for a vote in the US House of Representatives between September 9 & 11. Read More »
NEWS: Dr. Jones named "Ray of Hope"; kids to make it a "star-studded" gala
02
SEP
2014
ILADS will give Lyme-treating pediatrician Charles Ray Jones its "Pioneer Award" in Washington DC, Oct. 11. Children who have been helped by Dr. Jones are invited to decorate a star with a message of appreciation. Read More »
NEWS: The untold dangers of Lyme disease
01
SEP
2014
From Women's Health Magazine: "Eight surprising truths about this scary scourge and strategies for protecting yourself." Read More »
NEWS: Certain antibiotics may cause nerve damage
01
SEP
2014
A new study shows that Cipro, Avelox, and Levaquin--all drugs sometimes prescribed for tick-borne disease--may cause serious nerve damage. Read More »
NEWS: "Sign, Governor, and help Lyme patients"
29
AUG
2014
Once more, the Poughkeepsie Journal urges Governor Cuomo to sign Lyme bill that was passed by the NY legislature. Read More »
THE LYME TIMES: Celebrities turn spotlight on Lyme disease
25
AUG
2014
The cover of the latest issue of THE LYME TIMES features entertainers Debbie Gibson and Daryl Hall, who are among the celebrities helping to draw media attention to Lyme disease. Read More »
NEWS: "Lyme treatment costs must be lowered"
21
AUG
2014
Poughkeepsie Journal editorial: rein in skyrocketing cost of doxycycline and take other actions about Lyme disease. Read More »
NEWS: LabCorp's unwelcome policy change on Lyme tests
20
AUG
2014
As of August 11, 2014, doctors can only order western blot Lyme tests from LabCorp if the patient is positive or equivocal on EIA or IFA screening tests. Read More »
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