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.
Science
09/07/2021
Dr. Kinderlehrer is back with a new blog addressing the rise in epidemics around the world. He analyzes how they relate to chronic illness and mental health disorders, specifically Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Discussing flaws in our current health systems, he provides insight on how he foresees changes being made to better assist patient populations.
Education
08/31/2021
In the second installation of LYME WATCH, Jason Teich and Davia Sills address missteps of information in the media. Lyme disease is constantly downplayed in terms of where you can get it, and how quickly you can get it. Additionally, tests are still suspect and so are treatment protocols assigned by certain non-governmental organizations such as the IDSA. The more you know about misinterpreted information, the better you will be able to protect yourself.
Science
07/21/2021
In this second installation, Dr. Kinderlehrer draws conclusions on how the increasing prevalence of mental health disorders in children and adolescents is linked to tick-borne disease.
Science
07/21/2021
Celine Tien is the founder of Flowly: relaxation training, an NIH-backed mobile platform that combines Virtual Reality and biofeedback training to help individuals transition from pain state to flow state. Tien is also Principal Investigator on NIDA-backed clinical trials at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and USC. In this article, Celine explains flow state, its benefits, and how to achieve it.
In the Media
07/15/2021
Changing climate conditions help drive up number of cases, as infecting insects thrive in warm, humid environments. Researchers and advocates say the lack of funding for tick-borne diseases contributes to major knowledge gaps surrounding the disease.
In the Media
07/12/2021
Project Lyme has been an Insect Shield partner since their founding in 2016. We recently interviewed Noah Johnston, Administrative Director of Project Lyme, to get an overview of their programs and initiatives and find out what they are doing today.
Education
07/07/2021
Baltimore City Scout Troop 5 met with Project Lyme to learn about tick prevention strategies. Project Lyme presented an educational workshop geared at raising awareness of the realities of Lyme disease. The debilitating and chronic nature of Lyme disease make it so important to take steps to be safe. Troop 5 was inspired to take the information they learned and apply it. After winter subsided, they decided to create a short film for Project Lyme. This blog chronicles the film and provides a link to watch.
Education
06/25/2021
Kenzie Vath felt a shift in her body when she was about 10 years old. Since then, she has gone on a lifelong journey towards recovery. Being sick day in and day out is not easy, but after years of searching Kenzie has found a way to live with Lyme. In this blog she writes about finding the right treatment methods and support system and goes on to describe she works to help others do the same.
Advocacy
06/23/2021
Center for Lyme Action hosted their 2nd major event of the year. Featuring Congressional Representatives, Federal employees and renowned scientists, CLA educated the public about major issues and raised awareness about the growing prevalence of tick borne disease. This blog pulls key takeaways from the event and focuses on answering the central question: Is Lyme Disease the First Epidemic of Climate Change?