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Lyme disease protein tricks immune system, ignites arthritis Lyme disease patients often struggle with ongoing symptoms including arthritis. Findings from this latest study are a “testament to how unique this bacterium is — and how we need to keep working to understand more about what is going on behind the scenes in order to develop […]

Patient with facial palsy from Lyme disease fails treatment In this case report, Hareem and colleagues describe a 71-year-old man with facial palsy from Lyme disease who failed treatment. The authors offer an inside look at what led up to the failed treatment.¹ Steroids associated with treatment failure? The man was initially treated in August

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) may be linked to Lyme disease in some patients. The study aimed to assess how often this form of sudden hearing loss occurs among patients tested for Lyme disease. The authors explain that sudden sensorineural hearing loss is defined as a hearing loss of 30 dB or more across at

What Do Ebola, COVID-19, and Lyme Disease Have in Common? Welcome to another Inside Lyme Podcast. I am your host, Dr. Daniel Cameron. In this episode, I discuss what Ebola, COVID-19, and Lyme disease may have in common — the potential for persistent symptoms long after the initial infection. The topic was recently explored in

Lyme Disease as a Reversible Cause of Chronic Illness Can Lyme disease be a reversible cause of chronic illness in some patients? A growing body of research suggests that it can. Studies have documented that Lyme disease may lead to persistent or chronic symptoms, including Lyme encephalopathy, Lyme neuropathy, chronic neurologic Lyme disease, and neuropsychiatric

Visual Changes in Lyme Disease Visual changes in Lyme disease can occur even when standard eye exams appear normal. Patients may experience contrast sensitivity impairment, visual processing dysfunction, double vision, and light sensitivity that interfere with daily activities such as reading, driving, and navigating crowded environments. These visual disturbances often reflect neurologic involvement and may

How to Find a Doctor Who Treats Lyme Disease Several factors can influence the likelihood that treatment will be successful for patients seeking a doctor who treats Lyme disease. Research suggests that treatment outcomes may vary depending on the approach used and the clinician’s experience with tick-borne diseases. According to a recent study, a higher

Monoclonal Antibodies to Prevent Lyme Disease Updated: April 8, 2021 Could monoclonal antibodies prevent Lyme disease? Researchers have begun enrolling volunteers in the first human clinical trial of Lyme PrEP, a seasonal shot designed to prevent Lyme disease. The study is evaluating the safety and pharmacology of the treatment. [1] “Lyme PrEP prevents infection by

Why Some Patients Fail Lyme Disease Treatment Lyme disease treatment failure is more likely when diagnosis and treatment are delayed. A recent study examined how long patients waited before receiving treatment and how these delays affected outcomes. Investigators reviewed questionnaires from 778 Lyme disease patients treated at the Geisinger Clinic, a large health system in

Benefits of Lyme Disease Telemedicine Lyme disease telemedicine has become an increasingly important tool for patients seeking specialized care for complex tick-borne illnesses. Telemedicine allows physicians and patients to communicate remotely through video, phone, or secure messaging. A growing number of medical specialties have shifted toward telemedicine. “The global pandemic of COVID-19 has dramatically altered