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…
American surveillance programs designed to track the spread of ticks that cause Lyme and other illnesses are making headway, but…
The true number of Lyme disease cases in Manitoba is likely at least five-and-a-half times higher than the official figure,…
The Lyme disease (LD) community has complained for years that PHAC officials have been lowballing case numbers even though there…
A 2023 study examined the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of Lyme disease (LD) cases in Canada. The study included 4,701…
A new paper published in PeerJ explores the location of pathogen-carrying ticks. It also highlights the significance of big data…
Mario Levesque says his passionate advocacy for people with disabilities, and those with chronic Lyme disease, goes all the way…
If you or someone you know has suffered or is suffering with Lyme disease or an associated tick-borne illness, the…
Permethrin treated clothing is often recommended as an evidence-based means of preventing tick bites. Unfortunately, in Canada, there are limited…
The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has once again recognized that Lyme Disease can result in long-term…
In early November I represented CanLyme at the 25th annual ILADS scientific conference in San Antonio, Texas. It began the…
For over two decades, the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation has worked to raise awareness about Lyme disease and fight for…
A Canadian research lab dedicated to the study of Lyme disease got a big boost in November with a $2…
If you’ve heard the accounts of thousands of Canadians who’ve suffered from the symptoms of chronic Lyme disease and have…
A new peer reviewed publication in Frontiers in Microbiology by lead author Kashaf Zafar, outlines the latest advancements for addressing…
After being battered by the COVID crisis, international travel should be back up to its pre-pandemic levels by the end…
A new study published in Annals of Medicine explores the potential for machine learning algorithms to predict the risk of…
This mini-review, written in a very engaging manner by Bourgeois and Hu (2024), highlights important points that might not be…
This study by Crandall et al. (2024) examines the factors influencing the presence of pathogen species in relation to its…
Cox and Levesque (2024) shine a promising light on the right steps toward an effective healthcare system where policymakers, patients,…
In the world of science, and science communications, it’s important to have established facts. A consensus can help provide context…
January 2, 1954 – June 28, 2024 We are heartbroken to announce the death of our founder, Jim Wilson, on…
The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation and the family of Jim Wilson are sorry to announce the death of our founder…
Canadian researchers compared the prevalence and infection rate of ticks in residential, woodland and residential/woodland border zones in Ottawa.1 They…
Researchers at North Carolina State University used DNA testing to show that Bartonella is more likely to be found in…