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LymeAid 4 Kids Provided $456,400 in Grants Since 2004
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About LymeAid 4 Kids (LA4K) – The Lyme Disease Association started LA4K fund in 2003 and has distributed monies for children all over the U.S.since 2004, Developed with the help […]
About LymeAid 4 Kids (LA4K) – The Lyme Disease Association started LA4K fund in 2003 and has distributed monies for children all over the U.S.since 2004, Developed with the help […]
Science Direct (Gidengil, C., et al.) 03.19.2024, published, “Lyme disease vaccine attitudes and intentions among parents of children aged 5–18 years in the United States.” In this study, an online survey of 1,351 parents of children aged 5–18 years was conducted in states with high and/or emerging prevalence of Lyme disease to determine willingness for their child to receive a Lyme disease vaccine, and preference for vaccine type.
Children’s National Hospital – Congenital Infection Program has launched a pilot study being led by Sarah Mulkey, MD, PhD, “Pregnancy and Early Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Following In Utero Lyme Disease Exposure.” […]
JAMA Network Open (Starke, SJ, et al.) 12.12.2023, published online “Time to Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease by Patient Race.” Investigators found that Black patients were more likely to be diagnosed with disseminated manifestations and experience longer time to appropriate treatment. This is one of the few large studies of racial differences in Lyme disease in an academic setting and is consistent with findings of prior surveillance and insurance claims studies.
Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (Thompson, A.D., et al) 09.26.2023 published, “Sensitivity of Two-Tiered Lyme Disease Serology in Children with an Erythema Migrans Lesion.” Results of this study showed that sensitivity of serologic detection of Lyme disease was higher in children that presented with multiple erythema migrans (EM) lesions, than those with a single lesion.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to be on the rise causing tremendous hardship to the families impacted by its relentless impact on the lives of their loved ones. At BioNexus Health we see complicated cases of children of all ages diagnosed with ASD. In-depth history, examination and symptom analysis points to neurological Lyme Disease in over 65% of cases of Autism we see. It is important to investigate further, gather laboratory evidence and factor in the appropriate treatment for the tick borne infections. Proper and timely intervention can change the course of the child’s condition, stop damage in its tracks and create the requisite environment for the child to heal. When a child with ASD heals, it sends waves of positivity to the entire family and the community as a whole with reduced strain on resources and greatly improved quality of life.
The LDA President Pat Smith presented a webinar to school nurses in the Souderton Pennsylvania School District on May 16, 2023. The 75-minute PowerPoint presentation included an overview of Lyme and the other tick-borne diseases in the US. Included was the geographic spread of Lyme, the statistics, other tick-borne diseases with causes, symptoms, treatment & testing availability, and the ticks that carry the diseases with maps of their ranges. Additionally, she spoke about prevention, Lyme in pets, treatment guidelines, chronic Lyme and research and legislation. A segment also included effects of Lyme on school children and what steps can schools take to help students with Lyme disease based on her experience as a child advocate in the schools for students with Lyme for several decades.
Jodie A. Dashore PhD, OTD, BCIP, HHP, CCH, RH (AHG) is an internationally recognized practitioner, author, researcher and a pioneering clinical herbalist. She is widely known for her unique plant-based medicine approach to Autism, Lyme Disease, Mold/Biotoxin Illness and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and Camel Milk medicinal protocols.
You are invited to join Sarah Mulkey, M.D., Ph.D. to learn about a new study at Children’s National Hospital on the effects of Lyme disease on pregnancy and early neurodevelopmental outcomes. Held on Zoom, May 3rd – Free – 7PM
Pregnancy & Early Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Following In Utero Lyme Disease Exposure Webinar You are invited to join Sarah Mulkey, M.D., Ph.D. to learn about a new study […]
LDA Doctor Referral System © Terms & Conditions and Guidelines
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About LDA DOCTOR REFERRAL SYSTEM ©
Welcome to the Lyme Disease Association’s LDA Doctor Referral System ©. LDA made updates and enhancements to its prior system and has launched a new site to provide patients with information about doctors, other practitioners, testing labs, and pharmacies that are knowledgeable about chronic Lyme disease and often about many other tick-borne diseases (TBD). Many of the doctors listed are often referred to as Lyme Literate Physicians/Doctors (LLMD). Tens of thousands of patients have successfully used the prior LDA system to locate Lyme and TBD resources.
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Because there is a negative political climate surrounding Lyme disease, many LLMDs do not want their names posted outright on the internet. LDA has tried to balance the doctors’ wishes with patients’ need to find a doctor. This new system is a result of that compromise and therefore:
Because of the limited number of physicians treating chronic Lyme disease nationwide, some states, and in some instances, entire regions, may not have any treating physicians who follow flexible treating approaches such as those in the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Guidelines, Evidence Assessments and Guideline Recommendations in Lyme Disease: The Clinical Management of Known Tick Bites, Erythema Migrans Rashes and Persistent Disease. In the event that the LDA Doctor Referral System © contains no Lyme or TBD resource listings in a given area, the closest possible option(s) will populate based on the location entered and specaialty/ies selected. The LDA appreciates any changes in provider information that you may find and make us aware of so we can investigate.
Some providers may not specifically treat Lyme and TBD but see patients who have symptoms associated with Lyme and TBD to address those specific symptoms. Contact the provider to confirm.
It is your responsibility to contact the provider’s office to confirm the current address, directions, nature of services provided, and all other provider information before you make an appointment.
DISCLAIMER: The Lyme Disease Association, Inc. provides referrals to health care providers who treat Lyme disease, and often other TBD, as a courtesy to those seeking Lyme Literate Physicians (LLMD). However, some of the providers included do not specifically treat Lyme and TBD but see patients who have symptoms associated with Lyme and TBD to address those specific symptoms. We do not evaluate the professional competence or qualifications of health care providers on our referral list or the costs of services provided. Accordingly, the LDA neither warrants nor endorses the health care providers contained on this list nor the quality of care you will receive from those providers. We do not make recommendations, only referrals. LDA does not receive any monies from physicians to be included on this list nor does LDA provide any monies to physicians. Because of the limited number of physicians treating chronic Lyme disease nationwide, some states, and in some instances, entire regions, may not have any treating physicians who follow flexible treating approaches such as those in the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Guidelines: Evidence Assessments and Guideline Recommendations in Lyme Disease: The Clinical Management of Known Tick Bites, Erythema Migrans Rashes and Persistent Disease. In the event that the Doctor Referral System contains no Lyme or TBD resource listings in a given area, the closest possible option(s) will populate based on the zip code entered and category/ies selected. The LDA appreciates any changes in provider information that you may find and make us aware of.
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