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…
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…
Why so many Lyme disease patients slip through the cracks in our health-care system — and how we can prevent it
Physicians need to do more follow-up with early Lyme disease patients to determine if they require more treatment, because more…
It’s not just Lyme disease you have to watch out for. Other tick-borne illnesses are on the rise in Canada
When a 64-year-old woman showed up at the emergency room of an Ontario hospital last year with a high fever…
72. Pathology, Lyme disease, biobanks and more
In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Sarah Keating. As an anatomic pathologist for more than 35 years, Sarah worked…
Why an integrated approach to tick-borne pathogens is important in the diagnosis of clinical cases
The article titled “Why an Integrated Approach to Tick-Borne Pathogens (Bacterial, Viral, and Parasitic) Is Important in the Diagnosis of…
Jim Wilson: Sincere and caring man
It is with fond memories that we celebrate Jim, our dear friend and courageous leader! He was the man who…
Generation Lyme
Generation Lyme is a patient-led non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Lyme disease and other tick-borne…
Notes from the front line: Family doctors speak out about the challenges of Lyme disease
Dr. Derek DeSa sits in one of his exam rooms on a quiet Friday afternoon before the Canada Day long…
No, it’s not all in your head: How a new report could be a massive game changer for long Lyme sufferers
There could be new hope for the estimated tens of thousands of Canadians who’ve suffered for years from the debilitating…
Mosquitoes unlikely to transmit Lyme
The summer is finally here and it is time to venture outside and appreciate our beautiful country. In almost all…
Vision, passion and tireless work: A tribute to Jim Wilson, the founder of CanLyme
Jim Wilson spent almost half his life battling Lyme disease as a patient, a parent and an advocate. A year…
How biobanks are revolutionizing medical research — and why Canada needs one for Lyme disease
We’ve all heard of the big advances in early detection of disease and the targeting of treatments tailored precisely to…
Save the date for the Canadian Tick-borne Disease Conference: November 8 and 9
Join us for the first annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference exclusively for medical practitioners. Taking place in Toronto, November 8th…
Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Canada: Some big wins but major challenges lie ahead
As the last few weeks of spring fly by and the summer beckons, May is when millions of us put…
Helping kids stay safe in the outdoors, and at camp
May is Lyme Awareness Month and a time when summer camps are getting ready for their guests. This year, CanLyme…
The persistent problem of Long Lyme disease
Recently we came across two Lyme disease (LD) stories occurring six years apart to two women in Kelowna B.C. They…
Tick season comes earlier to the Okanagan than we think
At a recent art night with friends in early March, we were adjourning and preparing to leave when one of…
The pathology of tick-borne illnesses
As a newly retired pathologist with a second career in tick-borne disease advocacy, I had the opportunity to speak to…
Lyme disease is difficult to detect. But a new device could make it almost as easy as taking your temperature
Two prominent researchers with ties to the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation are studying a new tool that could make diagnosing…
It’s all in your head: Medical gaslighting a common problem for women, including those with Lyme, study finds
Many Canadian women who are dealing with chronic conditions, including Lyme, say health professionals often minimize or deny their problems…
Researchers probe the secret of how ticks stick
We all know that getting pricked by a tick can make you sick, but what makes the tick stick? That’s…
Lyme’s effect on pregnant women and their babies has largely been ignored by researchers, report warns
Pregnant women’s risk of contracting Lyme disease, and the possible effect on their unborn babies, is an area that needs…
‘A great scientist’ and a ‘fun guy to talk to’: A tribute to Reuben Kaufman
If you talk to anyone who’s crossed paths professionally with Reuben Kaufman, you soon find out he’s more than just…
