From the latest headlines to community events, keep your finger on the pulse of the Lyme world. Learn about groundbreaking research and what’s new in patient advocacy. Stay informed to make the best possible health decisions for yourself and the people you care about.
Education
03/23/2022
Dr. Richard Horowitz sat down with Project Lyme to discuss his Double Dapsone protocol. This interview introduces dapsone, as well as digs into its use and efficacy for patients.
Science
03/15/2022
Dr. Daniel Cameron, M.D., MPH, Lyme disease expert, and epidemiologist, discusses a groundbreaking Lyme disease and COVID-19 survey that he has been conducting for the past year. This information is helpful to patients and members of the community.
Education
03/11/2022
The Lyme Education and Awareness Foundation is an organization founded in 2015 focused on teaching children about tick bite prevention strategies. Dr. Nancy Fox, the group's leader, is a lifelong educator, as well as a published author of several children's books focused on tick bite prevention.
In the Media
02/24/2022
Nearly a half-million persons contract Lyme disease annually in the US; learn how the new medical codes in ICD-11 recognize persistent, congenital, and potentially fatal complications from this illness.
Advocacy
02/04/2022
The 3rd annual Lyme Fly-In provides a unique opportunity to get face time with legislators and their staff. With over 200 people already registered, you can join a group of dedicated advocates requesting more federal funding for Lyme disease research.
Education
02/03/2022
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a decades-old protocol that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment. Alexander Alvarez, MD is an Aviv Clinics Physician with over 35 years of experience in internal medicine, surgery, and is certified in hyperbaric medicine. He spoke with Project Lyme about how Aviv is using HBOT to treat Lyme disease.
Science
01/31/2022
One-third of patients who were sick with Covid-19 have come down with chronic symptoms. Daniel Kinderlehrer, MD. breaks down new data about these long-hauler cases and seeks to answer what we can learn about chronic infection by examining Lyme patients.
Education
01/25/2022
Drs. Rosslyn Biggs and Justin Talley are experts in the world of animals and insect-borne diseases. They are both part of the Oklahoma State University Extension, conducting research and education programs, and working with communities across the state.
Science
01/18/2022
Bill Blackley is a family practice doctor, an avid hiker, and a volunteer organizer for Mountains-to-Sea Trail in North Carolina. In 2015, he contracted Alpha-gal syndrome, a little-known meat allergy that is spread by ticks. Alpha-gal causes many debilitating symptoms including an anaphylactic response that can be extremely dangerous. Dr. Blackley shares his experience and the ways he has found relief.