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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: State of Lyme disease research--update
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nFrom ILADS: \nJoin Bonnie Crater and Nicole Bell from the Center for Lyme Action (CLA) for an in-depth discussion of their landmark paper\, “The State of Lyme Disease Research in the United States.” \nDate and time: April 30. 7:00 pm Eastern Time\, 4:00 pm Pacific Time. \nOriginally published in 2023\, the paper outlines national progress in advancing prevention\, diagnosis\, and treatment strategies for Lyme disease. \nIn this session\, the CLA team will share new developments and breakthroughs that have emerged since publication\, highlighting key innovations shaping the future of Lyme disease research. Attendees will gain an up-to-date understanding of this evolving scientific landscape and its implications for clinicians\, researchers\, and patients. \nThis is a free webinar open to all. \nClick here to register. \n\n\n\n
URL:https://www.lymedisease.org/event/webinar-lyme-research-update/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Sexual health\, low libido and erectile dysfunction in chronic illness
DESCRIPTION:From Gordon Medical Group:\nMany patients with complex chronic illness are experiencing sexual dysfunction\, including ED and loss of libido. \nIn this Live Q&A\, our physicians Dr. Jen Sugden\, Dr. Jamie Kunkle and Dr. Jenny Nelson explore the deeper terrain behind these challenges. \nThey answer your questions\, with focused discussion on SSRI use\, hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause\, environmental exposures\, neuroimmune activation\, dysautonomia\, chronic infections\, and inflammatory drivers that may impact sexual vitality. \nDate: May 1\nTime: 3 pm Eastern/12 noon Pacific Time \nClick here to register \n
URL:https://www.lymedisease.org/event/sexual-health-in-chronic-illness/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Healing Chronic Illness/Tick-borne Diseases and Preventing Future Cognitive Decline.
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for a special zoom presentation by Dr. Richard Horowitz on May 12\, 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. \nDr. Horowitz will speak on the topic of Healing Chronic Illness/Tick-borne Diseases and Preventing Future Cognitive Decline. \nThe event is co-sponsored by four Lyme patient organizations: LymeDisease.org\, Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association\, Greater Kansas City Lyme Association\, and the Minnesota Lyme Association. \nThere’s no charge\, but registration is required. \nClick here for more information and to register. \n \n
URL:https://www.lymedisease.org/event/webinar-healing-chronic-illness-tick-borne-diseases-and-preventing-future-cognitive-decline/
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SUMMARY:Center for Lyme Action's Congressional Lyme Series\, Washington DC
DESCRIPTION:from the Center for Lyme Action: \nPlease join us in Washington\, D.C. on May 14 for an important discussion about the critical need for improving therapeutics for Lyme and tick-borne diseases. \nRegister today. \nWith millions of Americans impacted by Lyme and tick-borne diseases\, patients urgently need improved treatment outcomes and expanded access to effective care. \nThis educational event will feature Brian A. Fallon\, MD\, MPH\,  Director of the first national Columbia Clinical Trials Network Coordinating Center (CTNCC) for Lyme and Other Tick-borne Diseases and Nicole Bell\, CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics and author of the State of Lyme Disease Research. \nOur speakers will discuss the current landscape of treatment options\, persistent challenges in care\, and opportunities to accelerate innovation in therapeutics. \nWhere: 2044 Rayburn House Office Building\, Washington\, DC 20002\nWhen: Wednesday\, May 14\, 2026 from 5-7:30pm\, doors open at 4:30pm\nFormat: In-person only. \nAgenda \n\nWelcome\nOpening Remarks by Members of Congress\nState of Lyme Disease Therapeutics Research – Nicole Bell\, CEO Galaxy Diagnostics\nKeynote: Dr. Brian Fallon\, Director\, Columbia Clinical Trials Network Coordinating Center for Lyme and Other Tick-borne Diseases\nReception 6:00 – 7:30\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in Washington\, D.C. Register here. \n
URL:https://www.lymedisease.org/event/congressional-lyme-series/
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