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Dr. Horowitz In Vivo Dapsone Combination Therapy Study Published

October 31, 2020

Richard Horwitz, MD, et al., have published a new case study and retrospective chart review of 40 patients on double dose dapsone combination therapy (DDD CT) in the journal Antibiotics.

The study found that of the 40 patients analyzed, an 8-week course of dapsone combined with doxycycline and rifampin effectively improved symptoms in 98% of patients, as well as led to long-term remission in 45% of the total patients studied, even though most of the individuals were ill for a decade or longer.

HHS, Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Announce “LymeX” Partnership

October 30, 2020

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation announced a
new $25 million-dollar, public-private partnership – the LymeX Innovation Accelerator (LymeX).

The HHS website states, “Our LymeX mission is to strategically advance Lyme and tickborne disease solutions in direct collaboration with Lyme patients, patient advocates, and diverse stakeholders across academia, nonprofits, industry, and government.”

Researchers Examine the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Timely TBD Diagnosis

October 30, 2020

A study published in the journal Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease addresses the observed negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the timely diagnosis of tick-borne infections (TBD) in three adult patients.

Lyme Disease Association – Incoming Grants

November 26, 2019

The Lyme Disease Association (LDA) is 501(c) (3) national charity. It is unique since it is an all volunteer national non profit, thus approximately 97% of funds go directly to programs. LDA depends upon public contributions and upon grants to perform its mission: Lyme and tick-borne diseases research funding, education, prevention, and patient support. Grants […]

You Can Make A Difference to a Child by Reducing Risk of Lyme Disease – NASN Sch Nurse

April 16, 2019

Featured in the updated 2019 The ABC’s of Lyme Disease –
Network to Reduce Lyme Disease in School-Aged Children, Washington, DC ……. Early detection is critical since you are on the front lines when educating school staff and students. You, as the school nurse, can make a huge difference in a child’s life by providing guidance on Lyme disease prevention, detection, and treatment to your school staff, as well as the parents of the community [….]

NJ Legislation Affecting Lyme in Schools

February 26, 2019

The Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA) has provided in-service training to NJ school districts since 1992. The LDA has been a registered Professional Development Provider for the State of NJ since the year 2000, providing development in the area of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. LDA has a number of resource people who help develop […]

Lyme Disease Bacteria Video Clips!

January 14, 2019

Check out Lyme Disease Bacteria Video Clips! Aetos Technologies has made available to the Lyme Disease Association certain videos which feature new imaging technology called CytoViva™. Each one shows Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb), the bacterium that causes Lyme disease.

Printable List of Lyme Disease Symptoms and Signs

February 1, 2017

Lyme disease is a Multi-Systemic Disease caused by the bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) which normally is a bacterial spirochete (spiral) shape. General Early Lyme disease Symptoms & Signs: Erythema Chronicum Migrans (EM) also called the Bull’s Eye Rash, at bite site. Rash only found in 50% of patients. Other Types of Rashes anywhere on […]

Asbury Park Pr: Big news for chronic Lyme sufferers

December 1, 2016

With the help of Rep. Chris Smith and a Wall advocate, the House passed breakthrough legislation on the hot-button issue. For decades, Wall resident Pat Smith has implored the medical establishment to acknowledge the existence of chronic Lyme disease. On Wednesday, her quest took a big step forward. The House of Representatives passed the 21st […]

Lyme on Agenda at Women in Govt. Conference

September 5, 2016

Maine State Rep. Deb Sanderson; LDA President, Pat Smith; and Paula Jackson Jones, President of MLDSE at the Women in Government conference, Sept 30th, 2016LDA President Pat Smith has been invited by the Women In Government Foundation, Inc. (WIG) to speak at its 17th Annual Southern & 18th Annual Eastern Regional Conference (9/29-10/1) in Bar […]

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