The Lyme Disease Association will hold its 22nd annual scientific conference, Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases: Research & Clinical Advances 2023, held virtually via zoom on October 13 & 14, 2023. Lyme Disease Association Inc. and Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons are joint providers of the the CME* conference. (*CME pending approval) This conference is designed for medical and health professionals and researchers, but it is also open for registration to the general public. Brian Fallon, MD, Columbia University,…

From ILADS: Registration is Now Open Early-Bird Rates Expire August 1 2023 ILADS Annual Scientific Conference October 19-22, 2023 Boston, MA Join us Thursday, October 19 through Sunday, October 22 in Boston for the 24th Annual ILADS Scientific Conference. Our theme this year is "Vector-Borne Diseases: Understanding the Impact of Microbial Communities." ILADS conferences showcase the latest in evidence-based scientific advances and best practices in the clinical care of patients with Lyme disease and related infections. Our Mission The mission…

From IACC-PAC: We’re pleased to invite you to the Infection-Associated Chronic Conditions Patient Advocacy Coalition (IACCPAC) national webinar. This is long a part of the IACCPAC Initiative, led by The Long Covid Alliance, Solve ME/CFS Initiative, COVID-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project, Dysautonomia International, and Patient-Led Research Collaborative, with support from the CDC Foundation through the Infection Initiated Chronic Conditions Understanding and Engagement (ICUE) program. We have previously brought together patient advocacy groups and community-based organizations working on infection-associated chronic conditions to…

From the California Association for Outdoor and Environmental Education: Online Workshop: Tick Talk Do ticks give you the heebie-jeebies? Don't let them stop you from spending time or running programs outdoors! Join us for an interactive and information workshop from Bay Area Lyme Foundation's Director of Education Jo Ellis. Tick Talk: Learn how to avoid them and what to do if you encounter one. This workshop is for anyone who teaches outside, runs nature-based programs, or spends time exploring the outdoors. You…

From the Foundation for Total Recovery: New Developments in Understanding Chronic Illnesses: The Role of Immune Dysfunction and Infections Date & Location: Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:00 AM - Friday, November 10, 2023, 3:00 PM, Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC Target Audience Specialties - Allergy/Immunology, Family Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pain Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Psychology , Rheumatology Professions - Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Overview There are over 20 million Americans suffering from a group of chronic disabling disorders…

2023 LymeBytes!™ Schedule Thursday November 9 Online events: Dr Lindsey Wells ~ Bartonella and Pediatrics Dr Myriah Hinchey ~ Efficacy of Tick-borne disease (TBD) testing *NO CEU*   Friday November 10 7:30am -7:55am: Registration 7:55 am: Welcome! Intro for partner in Lyme 8 am – 9 am: Dr Alexis Chesney ~ Common Myths in TBD, ISDA vs ILADS 9 am-10 am: Dr Nancy O’Hara ~ TBD/PANS/PANDAS 10 am-1030 am: VENDOR BREAK 10:30 am-11:30 am: Dr James Neuenschwander ~ Lyme disease…

From TheQuietEpidemic.com: North Carolinians—mark your calendars for a FREE screening (with RSVP) of The Quiet Epidemic on Tuesday, November 14th at 7:00 pm ET. Location:  The Carolina Theatre of Durham | 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC This screening is hosted by Denise Spector, in honor of the beloved Dr. Neil Spector. The post-screening discussion will feature Bill Rawls, MD (local Lyme-literate healthcare provider), David Alcorta, PhD (research scientist, Duke University), Ed Breitschwerdt, DVM (infectious diseases expert, NC State University), Marcia Herman-Giddens,…

Project Lyme is sponsoring a free webinar on babesiosis on November 16, 5:30 pm ET/ 2:30 pm PT. Babesiosis is a disease caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells. The main way patients are infected is through a tick bite. Symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, sweats and anemia. Dr. Joseph Burrascano is a well-recognized specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and associated complex infectious diseases and the chronic illnesses that accompany them. With…

The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) is sponsoring a free webinar on The State of Lyme Disease Research and Tick-Borne Disease-Related Legislative Action. It will be held November 30 at 7 PM ET. Bonnie Crater and Nicole Bell, with the Center for Lyme Action, will present an overview of their recently released policy paper – “The State of Lyme Disease Research in the United States.” The research paper explores the progress that has been made to find a…

From Harvard Medical School's Lyme Wellness Initiative: A Conversation with HHS December 6, 12 noon ET/ 9 a.m. PT Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the U.S., affecting almost half a million people each year. The illness can impact people very differently—while many people recover quickly and completely after treatment, others experience devastating long-term impacts on their quality of life. Despite its prevalence, the science of Lyme disease is still emerging. Many unanswered questions remain, particularly around…

Via Project Lyme: There are striking similarities between chronic Lyme disease, long COVID, ME/CFS, and other chronic inflammatory conditions. Dr. Bruce Patterson and his team have developed a novel protocol to treat these chronic sufferers and his approach has been found to have excellent results in nearly 500 patients who were treated with the same therapy. This webinar will cover a variety of topics including the research Dr. Patterson has conducted into these chronic conditions, an explanation of his treatment…

From the PA Lyme Resource Network Speaker: John Aucott, M.D. Topic: Putting the Puzzle Together: Understanding Lyme Disease through Research at the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center When: Tuesday January 16, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Eastern Time) Understanding the challenges of diagnosis of Lyme disease at the different stages of infection Diagnostic testing challenges and progress Chronic Lyme disease and Post-treatment Lyme disease in the research setting Approach to diagnosis and treatment of chronic Lyme disease Research at the Johns Hopkins…

Taking a Bite Out of Alpha-Gal Syndrome. January 31, 1 pm Eastern Time This webinar will provide an overview of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) – the tick-borne condition that upon a tick bite and exposure to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (“alpha-gal”) renders patients allergic to mammalian meats and products that contain mammalian-derived ingredients, such as pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Participants will hear an overview of the leading science and information. They will learn about diagnosis and testing and the key areas of support required for…

From TBCUnited: Register Now for the Virtual Alpha-gal Syndrome Symposium: Saturday, February 10, 2024 via Zoom. Our symposium aims to gather researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals affected by alpha-gal syndrome to exchange insights, share valuable knowledge, and promote awareness and understanding of this condition. Participants will learn the best available and most current information. CME available. Click here to register.  

From the League of Women Voters of the Bay Area: Death vs. Dollars: How Can We Deal with Chronic Disease – Like Long COVID, Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases? Feb. 12, noon Pacific Time, via ZOOM. Registration required. Our speakers Wendy Adams is an advocate for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. In 2012, she helped establish the Bay Area Lyme Foundation, a patient-driven, research-focused organization that aims to make Lyme disease easy to diagnose and simple to cure. She has spent…

From the CLAID Clinic in Ireland: Getting to the bottom of Lyme and the co-infections can be a huge challenge for both the patients and the practitioner but, even in the hardest of cases, there is hope. We present a weekend symposium for herbalists, naturopaths, nutritionists and other healthcare practitioners working with patients with tick-borne infections. It will be held online February 24-25, Greenwich Mean Time. There are talks from health practitioners with many years experience of treating Lyme. Also…

From the Lyme Care Resource Center: REGISTER TODAY for our next free webinar. Monday February 26 from 7-8:30 pm Eastern Time. Featuring Dr. Robert Bransfield presenting Neuropsychiatric Consequences of Vector-borne Infections. All are welcome. Register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_abgoPEGRRYOQJpxF1fla2Q#/registration .

From Project Lyme and ILADS: A free webinar examining the issue of Lyme carditis will be offered March 7, 5:30 pm Eastern Time. Lyme carditis is an infection that occurs when Lyme bacteria enter your heart tissue. The bacteria affect your heart’s electrical system or can cause inflammation (myocarditis or pericarditis). Dr. Adrian Baranchuk is a cardiologist and professor based in Kingston, Ontario. He will join Project Lyme and ILADS to discuss cardiological manifestations of Lyme disease, specifically Lyme carditis,…

Speakers:  Nicole Bell and Bonnie Crater Topic:  The State of Lyme Disease Research When: Tuesday, March 19, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Please join us for an overview of the Center for Lyme Action’s recently released policy paper "The State of Lyme Disease Research in the United States." Nicole Bell will present CLA’s research paper that explores the progress that has been made to find diagnostics and treatments for Lyme and tick-borne disease. It makes 26 recommendations for research investments by the federal…

From the Soul Tribe Yoga Collective: Join the Colorado Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Support Group on Saturday, March 23 from 2 - 3:30 PM (Mountain Time) for an online healing yoga event with Milena from Soul Tribe Yoga Collective. This event will begin with an enlightening discussion on healing yogic practices. After a short break, we will then put what we have learned into practice. Our practice will include very gentle asana (postures), breathwork, and meditation techniques. The event is…

From ILADS: Join us Wednesday, March 27 for a presentation from Virginia R. Savely, DNP, FNP-C on Morgellons disease.  It will be held online from 7 to 8 pm, Eastern Time. Health care providers, and especially those who treat vector-borne infections, are encountering an increasing number of patients who present with the unusual symptoms of spontaneously-appearing lesions and multi-colored filaments coming out of the skin. Many doctors are not aware of the correlation of Morgellons and vector-borne infections and are not…

From Project Lyme: Lyme disease and associated tick borne infections can directly affect your gastrointestinal tract. Roughly 80% of the immune system is located around your digestive tract, so if you experience symptoms there will be a larger than usual immune response. Dr. Sabine Hazan is a gastroenterologist who will join Project Lyme and ILADS to discuss the relationship between the gut microbiome and Lyme disease, as well as present on how she diagnoses and treats the condition. This free…

PA Lyme Resource Network: ILADS President Dr. Amy Offutt, and Drs. Nancy O'Hara, Stephen Bock, and Chris Turnpaugh will speak at a daylong Lyme conference on April 6. Time and place: 9 am - 5 pm EDT, Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 Schedule: 8:00 - 9:00 Registration & Vendor Room 9:00 - 9:15 Welcome, Eric Huck, President, PA Lyme Resource Network 9:15 -10:15 Keynote speaker: Dr Amy Offutt, MD, President, ILADS International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society…