ILADS collaboration with US Health Agency a positive step for Lyme patients
ILADS recently announced a strategic partnership with Health and Human Services that will help further education on Lyme Disease and…
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So you’ve been bitten by a tick. Here’s why you’ll have to pay a private lab to test it for pathogens
As the weather gets warmer and Canadians shed their winter layers to get out in the sun, we should beware…
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Documentary sheds light on Lyme journey
This documentary was developed through encounters with specialists and with people who live with the reality of Lyme disease on…
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Job posting: CanLyme Senior Administrator
Reporting to: CanLyme President Janet Sperling Direct reports: None Location: Remote (must be able to work across all Canadian time…
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Lyme disease is as hard to detect as a ‘needle in a haystack.’ But a new breakthrough could change that
The bacterium that causes Lyme disease is a stealthy predator that can hide in patients’ bodies for weeks, months, even…
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Dr. Tim Cook on structured functional medicine approach to treatment of Lyme disease
Testing and treatment are front and centre in this session as Dr. Cook defines functional medicine, including upstream and downstream…
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Dr. Tim Cook on chronic persistent tick-borne illness: Recognition of symptom complexes
In this session Dr. Cook provides an overview of chronic complex illness, reviews the complexities of chronic Lyme diagnosis, reviews…
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Antibiotic therapy an effective treatment and diagnostic tool for children with persistent Lyme disease, study finds
Antibiotic therapy is not only a safe and effective method of treating persistent Lyme disease in children, it’s also a…
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Tick-borne infections can trigger bipolar disorder in children, study suggests
Psychiatrists should recognize the role that infectious diseases play in mental illness and screen their patients for them, says a…
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Six myths about Lyme disease that harm patients in Canada
Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections are a much more common topic of discussion in Canada these days as they…
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Dr. Vett Lloyd on biobanks and the science of tick-borne post-infection illness
As part of our CTD Conference video series, we are sharing this presentation by Dr. Vett Lloyd – a professor…
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New research explores the genetics of the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease in Canada
New research explores the genetic composition of Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, specifically focusing on strains found…
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Justin Wood reviews Canada’s growing tick problem
The next in our series of videos from our CTD Conference features Justin Wood – a research associate at the…
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Nine questions for your vet about protecting your pet from Lyme disease
Ticks and the diseases they carry are not only becoming a much bigger problem for humans in much of Canada…
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Dr. Brian Fallon on Neuropsychiatric Lyme
As a renowned expert on neuropsychiatric Lyme disease, Dr. Fallon was an excellent addition to the speakers at our Canadian…
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New research: Infrared thermography makes the bullseye rash more visible for diagnosis of Lyme
Lyme disease can be a hard condition to diagnose at the best of times, but it can be particularly difficult…
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Chronic Lyme is real
Like many of our readers we’ve been disappointed by some media coverage of Lyme that seems to ignore the very…
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Diagnostic tools for Lyme disease, by Dr. Ralph Hawkins
Following the success of our inaugural Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference, CanLyme is sharing selected video presentations of conference sessions with…
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Fuel the movement for better Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment
Giving Tuesday, the global day of unity and giving is almost here and we’re asking for your support. As you…
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How CanLyme’s annual conferences could lead to better care for patients with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses
When the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation began putting together its first annual conference early in 2025, it set a major…
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First annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference a success
On November 8th and 9th CanLyme hosted the first annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference for health care practitioners in downtown…
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How edible vaccines for animals could help limit the risk of Lyme disease
The prospect of going outdoors and risking a tick bite is a concern for many Canadians as the pests expand…
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Five occupations that can raise your risk of tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease
Throughout much of the northern hemisphere, climate change is fueling an invasion of ticks, putting hundreds of millions of people…
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There’s progress on recognizing long Lyme, CanLyme president tells U.S. podcast
A new report by an American scientific advisory organization may help doctors and politicians to think more seriously about long-term…
