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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Why do we get dizzy?
Many people in their lifetime experience a sudden feeling of dizziness, be it head spinning, light-headedness, a floating sensation or…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Researchers study ticks in Ottawa where residential zones border woodland areas
Canadian researchers compared the prevalence and infection rate of ticks in residential, woodland and residential/woodland border zones in Ottawa.1 They…
Bartonella DNA more common in patients with psychosis
Researchers at North Carolina State University used DNA testing to show that Bartonella is more likely to be found in…
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Count me in
In order to be counted as a Lyme disease case by public health, very specific parameters must be met. These…
CanLyme welcomes Dr. Vett Lloyd
The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation is excited to welcome Dr. Vett Lloyd to the CanLyme board. Dr. Lloyd is a…
