The January 2nd, 2012 issue of Discover magazine outlines a recent study led by one of Time for Lyme’s grantees, demonstrating that chronic Lyme disease is a distinct and identifiable condition.
Information provided by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Published December 19th, 2011
A new type of gel may nip the Lyme infection in the bud if applied locally within a few days following a tick bite. Researchers of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell therapy and Immunology IZI in Leipzig have developed the medication in close cooperation with the Swiss company Ixodes AG and the Institute for Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses of the Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich (Institut für Infektionsmedizin und Zoonosen der LMU München).
TWO TICK BORNE DISEASES BILLS WORTHY OF OUR SUPPORT
Two Tick Borne Diseases bills, both supported by Time for Lyme, have recently been introduced in the US Congress.
US Representative Christopher Smith of New Jersey introduced H.R. 2557 in the House of Representatives on July 15, 2011. This bill provides for the establishment of the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. Advisory committees already exist for many major diseases. The proposed Tick Borne Diseases advisory committee would be established in the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and would be required to include widely varied representation.
DONORS HEAR EXCITING NEWS FROM TFL-SUPPORTED RESEARCHERS
On November 1st an invited gathering of Time for Lyme donors heard encouraging updates from three TFL research grantees at a private event in Greenwich, CT. The advances presented served to underscore the essential role played by private funding in supporting early-stage research into the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease in its acute and chronic forms.
On November 4th, Time for Lyme held a free educational seminar at Bucknell University, for students, staff and area residents. The briefing was attended by over 100 people who heard from a distinguished panel including front-line researchers, a primary care practitioner, the Monroe County Director of Vector Control, and a Bucknell student who has been impacted by Lyme disease.
3RD ANNUAL FALL BOUTIQUE BENEFITS TIME FOR LYME More than 25 vendors, early holiday shopping raises money to fund critically important Lyme disease research
The third annual Time for Lyme Fall Boutique and Appraisal Day was a huge success for everyone: shoppers, vendors and Time for Lyme. The event was held on October 25th at the Christ Church Parish Hall in Greenwich. Shoppers purchased holiday gift items from carefully screened vendors while supporting Time for Lyme (TFL). A portion of all proceeds was donated to the organization. More than 350 shoppers attended, over 50 items were appraised and over $10,000 was raised to fund research for Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment.
TIME FOR LYME HOLDS FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR IN SAG HARBOR, NY
On Friday, August 19, Time for Lyme held a free educational seminar at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, NY titled, Lyme Disease in the Hamptons--What You Need to Know. Over 125 people were in attendance.
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NEW LYME STUDY RESULTS:
LYME DISEASE BACTERIA TAKE COVER IN LYMPH NODES
The bacteria that cause Lyme disease, one of the most important emerging diseases in the United States, appear to hide out in the lymph nodes, triggering a significant immune response, but one that is not strong enough to rout the infection, report researchers at the University of California, Davis.
BREAKING LYME DISEASE RESEARCH NEWS
NEW HOPE FOR LYME DESEASE PATIENTS
February 26, 2011, Greenwich, CT - Through "protein profiling" of spinal fluid, a new research study shows that healthy individuals, certain Lyme disease patients with persistent neurologic symptoms, and chronic fatigue syndrome patients possess different proteins in their cerebrospinal fluid. This finding provides evidence that chronic fatigue syndrome and neurologic Lyme disease are distinct disease entities.
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