Research just published in the journal Antibiotics shows that a range of essential oils can effectively kill persistent forms of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi), which is transmitted to humans by ticks. In the United States, Lyme disease is the most prevalent tick-borne infectious disease,...
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New Lyme disease tests could offer quicker, more accurate detection
Adult deer tick, Ixodes scapularis. New tests to detect early Lyme disease – which is increasing beyond the summer months -could replace existing tests that often do not clearly identify the infection before health problems occur. In an analysis published on December 7 in Clinical Infectious Diseases, scientists from Rutgers University, Harvard University, Yale University,...
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Is it really Lyme disease? New test may be able to tell
Tick bites can transmit Lyme disease. WASHINGTON — Diagnosing if a tick bite caused Lyme or another disease can be difficult but scientists are developing a new way to do it early — using a “signature” of molecules in patients’ blood. It’s still highly experimental, but initial studies suggest the novel tool just might uncover early-stage Lyme disease more accurately...
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Is it really Lyme disease? New test may be able to tell
Tick bites can transmit Lyme disease. WASHINGTON — Diagnosing if a tick bite caused Lyme or another disease can be difficult but scientists are developing a new way to do it early — using a “signature” of molecules in patients’ blood. It’s still highly experimental, but initial studies suggest the novel tool just might uncover early-stage Lyme disease more accurately...
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Could sweetener cure Lyme disease? Stevia might work even better than antibiotics to treat the illness, study claims
A common coffee sweetener could be a potential cure for Lyme disease Dr Eva Sapi, a professor and researcher, did tests on the sweetener in 2015 Clinical trials are being conducted by Dr Richard Horowitz to assess its effectiveness in humans Lyme disease is caused by a tick carrying the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria It has...
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Wearable biosensors can flag illness, Lyme disease, risk for diabetes; low airplane oxygen
Smart watches and similar portable devices are commonly used for measuring steps and physiological parameters, but have not generally been used to detect illness, until now. Can your smart watch detect when you are becoming sick? A new study from Stanford, publishing January 12th, 2017 in PLOS Biology, indicates that this is possible. By following 60...