Carolina Lyme

New Study Results From Emory

pdavis — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:12:24 +0000

Persistence of Borrelia burgdorferi in Rhesus Macaques following Antibiotic Treatment of Disseminated Infection

http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0029914

This Yale study confirms what Lyme-literate physicians have been saying for years — that the CDC-endorsed tests are not detecting more virulent strains of Lyme disease, resulting in treatable patients becoming chronically ill

pdavis — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:14:02 +0000

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/20/health/20tick.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=durland+fish&st=cse

CDC: Tick-Borne Parasite Infecting Blood Supply

pdavis — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:19:26 +0000

A tick-borne infection known as Babesiosis, which can cause severe disease and even death, is becoming a growing threat to the U.S. blood supply, government researchers said on Monday.

Ally Hilfiger on Lyme: “Your tests can come back wrong.”

pdavis — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:10:34 +0000

Fashion designer Ally Hilfiger–daughter of fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger–spoke about her years-long experience with Lyme disease at a recent forum hosted by the advocacy organization Time for Lyme.

Full StoryHere

http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/community/tick-talk-13930

Tracking Lyme Disease in Dogs May Help Protect Humans

pdavis — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:54:44 +0000

” For the study, a team led by Dr. Paul Mead, a CDC medical epidemiologist, used data from 46 states on human and canine Lyme disease prevalence.

Comparing the data, Mead’s team found that when 1 percent or less of the dogs tested positive for Lyme disease, the risk of people becoming infected was low. However, when more than 5 percent of the dogs were infected, the risk to people was high. “

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http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/infectious-diseases/articles/2011/08/10/tracking-lyme-disease-in-dogs-may-help-protect-humans

Rep. Wilson Postpones Tour of 2nd District

pdavis — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:52:59 +0000

West Columbia, SC (WLTX) — A spokesperson for the office of Second District Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) says the U.S. representative has postponed his district tour scheduled for September, due to illness.

Full Story

http://www.wltx.com/news/article/148394/2/Rep-Wilson-Postpones-Tour-of-2nd-District

NGA/Hooters Tour Goes Greenfor Lyme Disease Awareness | Beach Carolina Magazine

pdavis — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 02:24:50 +0000

Full Story Here :

http://beachcarolina.com/2011/08/03/ngahooters-tour-goes-green-for-lyme-disease-awareness/

Antibodies Linked to Long-Term Lyme Disease Symptoms

pdavis — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:35:50 +0000

Some patients with Lyme disease still show symptoms long after their treatment has finished. Now proteins have been discovered that set these people apart from those who are easily cured.

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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=antibodies-linked-to-lyme-disease

Better Education,reporting needed on lyme disease

pdavis — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:32:07 +0000

From the Salisbury Post Opinion Section

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http://www.salisburypost.com/Opinion/072211-edit-tierney-lyme-follo-qcd

Carolina Center For Integrative Medicine Offers Seminar on Lyme Disease

pdavis — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:25:38 +0000

More Information Available At –

http://www.carolinacenter.com/event-calendar.html