As you are probably all too well-aware, we have a desperate need for more Lyme disease specialists. Driving or flying thousands of miles to see a Lyme literate doctor is not a luxury that most of us can afford.
Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) October 30, 2007 -- The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) announced today that it has elected Dr. Daniel Cameron to serve as the new President of the Board for the next two years.The appointment was announced during the annual ILADS conference that drew more than 300 attendees that included medical practitioners and researchers who specialize in Lyme Disease and representatives from patient advocacy groups....
Agenda for the Ninth Annual Scientific Session with the Theme: Excellence in Lyme Disease Treatment
Agenda for the Ninth Annual Scientific Session with the Theme: Excellence in Lyme Disease Treatment. The Ninth Annual ILADS Professional Conference is designed to foster collaboration and dialogue between Lyme disease researchers and those who care and advocate for Lyme disease patients in a variety of settings. The conference will provide updates in clinical knowledge and treatment techniques. Innovations in care will be addressed in plenary sessions....
Dr. Bernard Raxlen, Dr. Daniel J. Cameron, Dr. Gerald Yukevich and Andy Abrahams Wilson discuss Lyme Disease at recently held island wide screenings of Under Our Skin on Martha’s Vineyard. ...
Dr. Cameron as ILADS president will convene the annual scientific conference and speak on prevention....
Dr. Cameron to join radio host Sue Vogan as she discusses the latest news and developments concerning Lyme Disease ...
"A blood test is not helpful to say when Lyme disease is over," Cameron said in response to a parent's question."There is no test to say, "'I'm done,' or 'I'm half done'."He noted that many of the biological markers that are elevated in Lyme disease are also elevated in other conditions.
"It's important to find out what the options are at the first visit with the doctor," Cameron said."Even if the doctor says they're only going to have one plan, not to treat unless they get a Western blot, it's nice to know there are alternatives."...