NEWS: Boston radio station takes big look at "Living with Lyme"
In a weeklong series, NPR station WBUR looks at the difficulties in fighting and treating Lyme disease.
From the website of WBUR:
We’ve all heard about Lyme disease: that it is spreading throughout New England, that it can be tricky to diagnose, and that it can wreak havoc on patients’ lives.
But clear, reliable information — on the disease’s prevalence, how to avoid getting it, how most doctors now believe it should be treated, and what to do if you fear you’ve been exposed — can be hard to come by.
From June 25-29, WBUR is exploring this public health issue. We’ll delve into the difficulties of tracking the disease, explore the history of attempts to develop a vaccine, spotlight the latest thinking on treatment, and tell the stories of patients who know these issues firsthand.
Emerging Tick-Borne Diseases Causing Concern In Mass.
Lyme disease isn’t the only illness carried by ticks in Massachusetts. There are two other tick-borne diseases causing increased concern.The Complexities Of Diagnosing Lyme Disease
BOSTON — Knowing when to test for Lyme and how to balance test results against a patient’s symptoms can be tricky for doctors.Lyme Disease Complicates Doctor-Patient Relationship
BOSTON — Controversy still exists over the long-term diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.
Watch: Lyme Disease Panel Discussion
We host an expert panel to discuss prevention, coping with the disease, and changing our thinking and behavior as tick-borne diseases become more prevalent.
How Much Lyme Disease Are We Living With?
It’s hard to tell exactly how much Lyme disease there is in Massachusetts, but an estimated 1 in 100 people get it each year in most areas.Some Cape Residents Worry Tourists Aren’t Taking Precautions To Prevent Lyme
Residents of Cape Cod have become used to swarms of tourists in the summer. A lot of them have also learned to live with a very different seasonal visitor: ticks.Why Your Dog Can Get Vaccinated Against Lyme Disease And You Can’t
Modern science has given us a vaccine against Lyme disease. But we don’t use it.What To Do If You Think You’ve Been Exposed To Lyme Disease
As part of WBUR’s series, an emergency physician explains what you should do if you think you’ve been exposed to Lyme.
The Debate Over ‘Chronic’ Lyme Disease
A personal story of one woman’s battle with what her doctor says is Lyme disease highlights a deep rift in the medical community. Here is a preview of what one doctor, and the majority of the medical establishment, has to say.
A Long, Painful Battle With Lyme Disease
Barbara MacLeod, a former NECN anchor and reporter, has lived with Lyme disease since 1988. She shares her harrowing journey.Map: Lyme Disease Cases In Mass., By Town
Click through the town-by-town map of confirmed Lyme disease cases from 2005-2010.In Lincoln, It’s Town Vs. Ticks
Lincoln is one of the richest towns in the U.S. But Lincoln’s wealth has provided no immunity to a disease that is spreading dramatically across Massachusetts: Lyme disease.Resource List: Lyme Disease
A list of resources for more comprehensive information about Lyme disease.
Thank you Carey Goldberg and WBUR for this special on Lyme and TBD’s! We need more awareness and education pieces that have the support of the Lyme community.
Together we can make a difference!