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…
A special thank you to CanLyme volunteers, Sue and Gary McDougall
Thank you Sue and Gary McDougall for your years of hard work and service to the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation!…
Feature | Government | Health
The U.S. is improving its tick surveillance programs. But they still paint an incomplete picture as Lyme cases mount
American surveillance programs designed to track the spread of ticks that cause Lyme and other illnesses are making headway, but…
Manitoba Lyme cases far higher than official count, study finds
The true number of Lyme disease cases in Manitoba is likely at least five-and-a-half times higher than the official figure,…
Incidence and economic cost of Lyme disease cases in Canada given climate change projections
The Lyme disease (LD) community has complained for years that PHAC officials have been lowballing case numbers even though there…
Epidemiology of Lyme Disease in Canada 2009-2019
A 2023 study examined the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of Lyme disease (LD) cases in Canada. The study included 4,701…
Exploring how environmental factors might relate to the presence of pathogen-carrying ticks
A new paper published in PeerJ explores the location of pathogen-carrying ticks. It also highlights the significance of big data…
Meet Mario Levesque, a tireless advocate for patients living with long Lyme
Mario Levesque says his passionate advocacy for people with disabilities, and those with chronic Lyme disease, goes all the way…
Canadian Lyme Alliance conducting patient survey
If you or someone you know has suffered or is suffering with Lyme disease or an associated tick-borne illness, the…
Permethrin: An underused tool for prevention of tick-borne infection
Permethrin treated clothing is often recommended as an evidence-based means of preventing tick bites. Unfortunately, in Canada, there are limited…
CDC reconfirms Chronic Lyme, denies effectiveness of more antibiotics
The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has once again recognized that Lyme Disease can result in long-term…
ILADS 2024: Moving the needle on tick borne disease
In early November I represented CanLyme at the 25th annual ILADS scientific conference in San Antonio, Texas. It began the…
This giving season, your support changes lives
For over two decades, the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation has worked to raise awareness about Lyme disease and fight for…
$2 million gift boosts University of Guelph Lyme research lab
A Canadian research lab dedicated to the study of Lyme disease got a big boost in November with a $2…
Federal government still not listening to Lyme sufferers
If you’ve heard the accounts of thousands of Canadians who’ve suffered from the symptoms of chronic Lyme disease and have…
Study: Current and emerging approaches for alleviating persistent Lyme disease
A new peer reviewed publication in Frontiers in Microbiology by lead author Kashaf Zafar, outlines the latest advancements for addressing…
Travel makes tick diseases tougher to diagnose, paper finds
After being battered by the COVID crisis, international travel should be back up to its pre-pandemic levels by the end…
Machine learning algorithms help predict tick-borne pathogen risk across Europe
A new study published in Annals of Medicine explores the potential for machine learning algorithms to predict the risk of…
Hitchhiker’s Guide to Borrelia burgdorferi – an excellent backgrounder on Lyme disease for biologists
This mini-review, written in a very engaging manner by Bourgeois and Hu (2024), highlights important points that might not be…
Recent snapshot of ticks, pathogens, and mammalian hosts in Southern Ontario and Quebec
This study by Crandall et al. (2024) examines the factors influencing the presence of pathogen species in relation to its…
Incremental steps make a difference for Lyme patients in Canada
Cox and Levesque (2024) shine a promising light on the right steps toward an effective healthcare system where policymakers, patients,…
The science of the global coverage of lichen is a cautionary tale
In the world of science, and science communications, it’s important to have established facts. A consensus can help provide context…
In memoriam: Jim Wilson
January 2, 1954 – June 28, 2024 We are heartbroken to announce the death of our founder, Jim Wilson, on…