Dr. Daniel Cameron

Lyme Encephalopathy Symptoms: Why Patients Should Be Warned Lyme encephalopathy symptoms—including memory loss and cognitive impairment—are well documented in the medical literature. Yet some clinicians continue to question whether this condition exists, raising concerns about patient awareness and diagnosis. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} A review by Wormser and colleagues stated that they had “never seen the poorly defined […]

Lyme Disease Search Trends: Global Awareness Surges in 2015 Italy. Google Search Trends on Lyme disease. 2011 – 2015. Lyme disease search trends reached their highest levels in 2015, reflecting a major surge in global awareness. Media coverage, celebrity disclosures, and advocacy efforts brought unprecedented attention to the disease. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} High-profile individuals—including Yolanda Foster, Avril

Babesia Awareness: What Connecticut Residents Don’t Know Babesia awareness is dangerously low—even in areas where the disease is common. A Connecticut survey found that only 23% of residents knew deer ticks can transmit Babesia, despite living in one of the most endemic regions in the country. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} The results were published in Ticks and Tick-borne

Lyme Disease Pandemic: Is It Time for Reclassification? Lyme disease pandemic concerns are growing as cases expand geographically and affect large populations. Data from Connecticut alone illustrate the scale of the problem, with thousands of new diagnoses each year and a significant proportion of families affected. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} In 2004, Connecticut’s chief epidemiologist, Dr. James Hadler,

Chronic Neurologic Lyme Disease: 25 Years After a Landmark Study Chronic neurologic Lyme disease can lead to persistent cognitive and neurologic symptoms long after infection. A landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine first described these chronic manifestations and continues to influence clinical understanding today. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} The 1990 study by Logigian, Kaplan,

Top Lyme Disease News Stories of 2015 Lyme disease news in 2015 reflected a major shift in awareness, research, and public engagement. From increased funding to celebrity advocacy and emerging scientific insights, the year marked an important moment in the evolution of Lyme disease recognition. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Here are some of the most important Lyme and

Seronegative Lyme Disease: Culture Evidence After Antibiotic Treatment Geographic Expansion into the Southeast Seronegative Lyme disease may be more common than recognized, particularly as Lyme disease expands geographically. Scientists are increasingly focusing their attention on identifying tick-borne pathogens present in the Southeastern United States. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} In 2015, Lantos and colleagues reviewed the geographic expansion of

Lyme Disease Dialogue: A Renewed Call for Collaboration Lyme disease dialogue is urgently needed as evidence continues to highlight the complexity of this multisystem illness. “We need more national and international debates on Lyme disease, complemented by a solid research agenda and a focus on cutting edge biological technologies,” writes Borgermans and colleagues. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} ILADS

Lyme Disease Psychiatric Symptoms: Anxiety, Depression, and Treatment Options Lyme disease psychiatric symptoms can include anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts, complicating diagnosis and treatment. A case report highlights the challenges of evaluating a patient with neuropsychiatric symptoms and a history of Lyme disease. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} In the article “New-onset Panic, Depression with Suicidal Thoughts and