The court will examine the question of "burden of proof" in actions by the medical board. Read More »
NEWS: Evidence mounts that Morgellons is infectious, not "delusional"
06
FEB
2013
Morgellons, a painful condition which can cause fiber-like growths on the skin, is sometimes associated with Lyme disease. Read More »
LYMEPOLICYWONK: Dr. Fallon’s Suggestions for Future Guidelines.
03
DEC
2012
A recent article by Dr. Fallon and colleagues reviews the findings of the four clinical trials and accurately lays out the state of the science in chronic Lyme research. This is important because future research needs and policy decisions are determined by the state of the... Read More »
LYMEPOLICYWONK: New York Times blew this Lyme story big time
27
NOV
2012
The New York Times article “New Infection, Not Relapse, Brings Back Lyme Symptoms, Study Says” published on November 14 sounds like it is about a study about the cause of chronic Lyme disease. But it’s not. None of the patients in this small sample (17) had chronic Lyme disease.... Read More »
TOUCHED BY LYME: Another Blow to those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
24
NOV
2012
Guest blogger Toni Bernhard takes issue with how doctors officially describe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Read More »
Thanksgiving in the Lyme world, 2012
21
NOV
2012
Along with new and continuing challenges for the Lyme community, there is also much to be grateful for. Here's our Thanksgiving gratitude list. Read More »
LYMEPOLICYWONK: Dr. Fallon Sets the Record Straight—Part 1. Size Matters.
31
OCT
2012
Dr. Fallon, director of the Columbia Lyme Center, and colleagues have recently published an open access article (I’ll post the link below): “A reappraisal of the U.S. Clinical Trials of Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome.” The article reviews the findings of the four clinical... Read More »
NEWS: Scientists say Lyme study drew wrong conclusions
30
AUG
2012
Researchers at Brown University poke holes in the Klempner study, which the IDSA uses to justify denying long-term treatment to Lyme patients. Read More »
LYMEPOLICYWONK: The Economic Impact and Burden of Lyme Disease—A Wake Up Call to Policy Makers
28
JUN
2012
I was honored to speak at the “What’s NEXT” Lyme forum, hosted by Congressman Chris Gibson at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York on May 21, 2012. It was a fabulous event and included some terrific presentations. My presentation (which is now posted on our website)... Read More »
LDO achieved Gold level: Committment To Transparency