Federal government announces funding for Lyme disease research framework
Summer is almost upon us and that means memorable vacations and lots of chances to explore the great outdoors. But when you are having fun outside, you have to be mindful of ticks. Medical experts say you should be especially careful this year.
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Medical experts are asking those who spend a lot of time outside this summer to be extra mindful of ticks. Researchers fear they could be an even bigger problem this year due to the unusually warm winter nationwide. The big. (CNN) - Summer is almost upon us, and that means memorable vacations and lots of chances to explore the great outdoors. However, medical experts and
researchers warn that those having fun in the sun may be more vulnerable to ticks than ever before. Warm weather and outdoor activities go hand in hand, but it also means tick season is upon us — and it's expected to be a bad one this year because the winter was so mild. Tick season in Kentucky runs through August.The lone star tick and the American
Protecting yourself against ticks: What you need to know before heading outdoors
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Anyone who's taken a walk through the fields or combed their pets probably already knows this, but ticks are prevalent this year. “This year is going to be bad. Compared to last year, there are more ticks,” confirmed Mani Lejeune, director for the …
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As summer heat descends, replacing balmy spring breezes, ticks are becoming active in many regions of the United States. In the coming months, some experts predict that ticks and the diseases they cause will be more abundant due to warmer winter
Federal government announces funding for Lyme disease research framework
The federal government is spending $4 million to aid research into Lyme disease. This morning Health Minister Jane Philpott unveiled the government's plan to establish a Lyme disease research network designed to improve diagnosis and treatment. . Online headlines warning of a deadly new tick-borne illness may be somewhat misleading, according to Dr. Stanley Martin, director for infectious diseases for Geisinger Health System. Cases of Powassan have nearly tripled, but the sample size is so … . They're just teeny-tiny ticks, but these dark-bodied bloodsuckers can pack a powerful — and potentially serious — punch. And this year, the ticks are out in full force, experts say. The season is expected to be an especially bad one for ticks …
Protecting yourself against ticks: What you need to know before heading outdoors
OTTAWA — Health Minister Jane Philpott is announcing $4 million to establish a research framework for Lyme disease. The government says the goal is to create new knowledge to help improve diagnosis and treatment of the condition. Philpott says input
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OTTAWA, May 30, 2017 /CNW/ - Lyme disease is an infectious disease that is emerging in many parts of Canada, impacting many Canadians and their families. The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, today announced up to $4 million to establish a
On Wednesday, Pat Sprague's youngest grandson graduated from SUNY Ulster, but she wasn't able to go. It's one of many things Sprauge, 70, of Kingston, has missed out on in life because of her Lyme disease, which has also led to peripheral neuropathy
