Lyme Disease Symptoms Discussed on 'Interviews with Experts' Series
Ginger Savely, RN, FNP, discusses Lyme Disease symptoms on the audio 'Interviews with Experts' series. Savely treats patients with Lyme at her clinic in San Francisco, CA. She also addresses the distinctions between the IDSA and ILADS guidelines for the treatment of Lyme disease. The interview series offers medical experts such as Savely an opportunity to talk directly to people affected by the illness about Lyme disease symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. http://www.lyme-disease-research-database.com/lyme_disease_blog_files/two-approaches-to-lyme-symptoms.html

Think Tank to Examine Link Between Autism and Lyme Disease January 26-28
Why are doctors saying that up to 90% of children with autism are infected with Lyme disease? The Lyme Induced Autism Foundation is holding a physicians' Think Tank on January 26-28th in San Diego, CA to discuss this recent finding.

Recovered Lyme Disease and US Track and Field Athlete Attends Movie Premiere of LymeLife
In New York City- Athlete and Lymelife's writer and producer have something in common- Lyme Disease. Lyme Disease advocate and athlete, Perry Fields, attends first major movie about Lyme Disease. Wanting to celebrate the movie and to decide for herself if the potrayal of Lyme Disease is correct, she has a candid conversation with co-writer and producer, Steven Martini. He reveals to her his personal real life inspiration for the movie.

Lyme Patients Watching IDSA Meeting with Optimism & Caution
July 30th meeting to revisit IDSA Lyme guidelines.

May Marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Is Lyme Disease The Next Tsunami Fact or Fiction?
May 2007 is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Christine N. Cibula, M.S. of Living With Lyme, A Division of Strategic Living, Inc. sheds light on the lesser known facts and widely accepted fiction surrounding Lyme disease that perpetuates the improper diagnosis, testing, and treatment of Lyme Disease patients Nationwide and Worldwide. You decide whether Lyme disease as the next tsunami is fact or fiction.

Medical Doctor Discusses Link Between Lyme Disease and Alzheimer's on 'Interviews with Experts' Series
Alan MacDonald, MD, discusses the connection between Lyme Disease and Alzheimer's on the 'Interviews with Experts' series. Lyme is sometimes misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease, as the two share symptoms. Research also yields discovery of biofilms, a form of defense taken by the Lyme bacteria. The interview series provides medical experts a platform for talking directly to people affected by Lyme about diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of Lyme disease.

Scientist Discusses Research Investigating Additional Pathogens Causing Lyme Disease Symptoms on 'Interviews with Experts' Series
Lyme disease researcher Eva Sapi, PhD, discusses current projects at the University of New Haven on the audio series, 'Interviews with Experts'. Studies analyze additional pathogens besides Borrelia suspected of contributing to Lyme disease symptoms. Research also focuses on finding reasons why antibiotics do not always kill Lyme bacteria. Sapi expresses concern over the rapid increase in number of ticks infected with Lyme bacteria. The interview is part of an ongoing series offering Lyme specialists a program for discussing Lyme disease symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. http://www.lyme-disease-research-database.com/

Lyme Disease Receives CDC Budgetary Increase
On July 17, 2009 the HHS Appropriations Committee reported an increase of $3.66 million for Lyme disease, from $5.27 million to $8.93 million, for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the only increase for diseases in the National Center for Zoonotic and Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases.