Dr. Daniel Cameron

Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) for Lyme Disease In their article “Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) as a Potential Treatment for Viral Infections and Lyme Disease: Preliminary Results,” Apostolou and colleagues describe findings from a study evaluating the potential role of Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) in patients with viral infections and Lyme disease.1 The study included 115 […]

Tick control methods not effective in residential neighborhoods In their study, “Impacts Over Time of Neighborhood-Scale Interventions to Control Ticks and Tick-Borne Disease Incidence,” Ostfeld and colleagues examined the effectiveness of tick control methods in 24 residential neighborhoods endemic for Lyme disease in New York.¹ The study, conducted over several years, assessed the impact of

Temporary Pacemaker for Lyme Carditis: Avoiding Permanent Implants A temporary permanent pacemaker allowed a 31-year-old man with Lyme carditis to recover at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, avoiding prolonged hospitalization while his heart block resolved. The approach offers a safe middle ground between traditional temporary pacing and unnecessary permanent pacemakers. By Dr. Daniel Cameron Key

Does Skin Color Affect Lyme Disease Diagnosis? So, how prepared are medical students to properly diagnose patients of all races and ethnicities? Do they have the diagnostic ability and confidence to recognize conditions such as Lyme disease in individuals with non-white skin? In the study “The impact of patient skin colour on diagnostic ability and

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Foods to Avoid Quick Answer: Alpha-gal syndrome foods to avoid include beef, pork, lamb, dairy, and gelatin. Safe foods include poultry, fish, eggs, and plant-based proteins. Alpha-gal syndrome foods to avoid include beef, pork, lamb, and other mammalian products. This tick-borne allergy develops after a Lone Star tick bite and causes delayed reactions

Case report: Lyme disease causes inflammation of the spinal cord In their article “Case report: Subacute transverse myelitis with gait preservation secondary to Lyme disease and a review of the literature,” Colot and colleagues describe a 10-year-old boy who suffered from neck pain with irradiation in the upper limbs for 13 days. Transverse myelitis (TM)

Dr. Cameron’s Lyme Disease Toolbox Dr. Cameron’s Lyme disease toolbox brings together videos, blogs, podcasts, and expert discussions designed to help patients and clinicians better understand Lyme disease, co-infections, diagnosis, and treatment decisions. Dr. Daniel Cameron is a board-certified physician and former president of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) with more than

Orbital Myositis in Lyme Disease: Two Case Reports Orbital myositis in Lyme disease is an unusual but recognized manifestation of Borrelia infection. Two case reports demonstrate how this condition presents and responds to antibiotic treatment. Orbital myositis is typically caused by systemic diseases such as Graves’ disease or hematological disorders like lymphomas. In these cases,

Lyme Carditis Without Typical Lyme Disease Symptoms Lyme carditis can occur without typical Lyme disease symptoms. A 70-year-old man developed heart block from Lyme carditis despite having no rash, no recalled tick bite, and no classic Lyme disease symptoms. The case highlights why clinicians in endemic areas should consider Lyme testing in patients with unexplained