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NEWS: Tick-borne babesiosis threatens blood supply
20
JUN
2011
According to the New York Times, the malaria-like blood parasite is spreading throughout the Lower Hudson Valley and coastal areas of the Northeast. Reports the Times: Experts fear that many undiagnosed patients may be donating blood. Currently, blood banks do not screen for... Read More »
NEWS: Scientists say invasive plant harbors ticks, contributes to Lyme disease
20
JUN
2011
Researchers say a highly invasive, non-native plant called Japanese barberry forms dense canopies in the wooded areas of Connecticut, creating cool moist shelters for ticks that carry Lyme disease. They say burning it out can make woodland areas healthier for native wildlife and... Read More »
NEWS: Lyme disease takes huge toll in Sonoma County, CA
19
JUN
2011
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat takes an in-depth look at tick-borne disease in their county. One woman, whose misdiagnosed Lyme kept her intermittently bedridden for 15 years and caused cognitive problems, recounts, “I got lost in my own laundry room. I found my phone in the... Read More »
NEWS: Key facts about Lyme disease
18
JUN
2011
Writing about Lyme disease on the Huffington Post, Dr. Leo Galland asserts: "The Infectious Diseases Society of America has stated that three weeks of antibiotics will cure 'over 95 percent' of people with Lyme disease. But many experts have challenged these... Read More »
NEWS: How restoring native habitat can reduce the risk of Lyme disease–and provide economic value
16
JUN
2011
Research by two Union College (NY) professors found that areas that have been restored to their native habitat of scrub pine and grassland have dramatically fewer ticks than before--saving a significant amount of money in avoided medical costs for tick-borne disease. Read More »
NEWS: Bringing Lyme awareness to the movie industry
16
JUN
2011
For the fourth year in a row, southern California Lyme activists have participated in the Screen Actors Guild's annual Hollywood Health Fair. Read More »
NEWS: Connecticut court rejects Dr. Jones' appeal
13
JUN
2011
The state Appellate Court today rejected the appeal of Lyme pediatrician Dr. Charles R. Jones, upholding the action taken against him by the Connecticut Medical Examining Board. Read More »
NEWS: New Hampshire Lyme protection bill becomes law without gov's signature
09
JUN
2011
A NH bill to protect physicians' rights to determine the most appropriate treatment protocol for their patients became law today. According to the NH Secretary of State's Office, Governor John Lynch had until June 8 midnight to either sign or veto the bill. He did neither, so it... Read More »
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