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writer, painting, liver with chronic lyme disease, gay man, looking for respectful imaginative people with whom to associate and experience life

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Lyme Wars: Journalists are Failing the Public

Unethical journalism may be committed intentionally or by accident, but the resulting disinformation or misinformation can be potentially damaging either way. In the case of public health, the results can be disastrous.

By artistlike Posted on May 25, 2016

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Forbes Article Recklessly Misrepresents Lyme Research

It is obvious to anyone familiar with either journalistic ethics in general or Lyme disease specifically that Salzberg’s story contains factual errors, gross misrepresentation of findings, and a lack of context that is vital to understanding the results of the study.

By artistlike Posted on May 25, 2016

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An Open Letter to the Boston Globe About Lyme Disease

The crux of the Globe’s concern seems to be financial — the cost to medical insurers and to employers to treat late-stage or persistent cases of Lyme disease with antibiotics, when prescribed by knowledgeable and competent physicians based on sound medical research.

By artistlike Posted on May 25, 2016

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A Big Week for Lyme Disease Patient and Physician Rights

The past couple of weeks have seen remarkable progress for Lyme disease from both research and regulatory perspectives.

By artistlike Posted on May 25, 2016

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Bad Blood: This Parasite in the U.S. Blood Supply Can Kill

The red blood cell parasite Babesia is transmitted increasingly in the United States through blood transfusions, yet unlike with HIV, donated blood is never tested for Babesia.

By artistlike Posted on May 25, 2016

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Is Lyme Disease the New AIDS?

Lyme and AIDS have one thing in common: politics.

By artistlike Posted on May 25, 2016

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The Insanity of Lyme: Mental Health

Lyme can cause severe neuropsychiatric symptoms due to neurological damage and inflammation.

By artistlike Posted on May 25, 2016

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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Justifies Lyme Patients’ Fears

Bravo’s ‘Housewives’ Makes a Mockery of Lyme

By artistlike Posted on May 25, 2016

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An Open Letter to Andy Cohen Regarding The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Bravo’s ‘Housewives’ franchise needs to take health more seriously & stop making light of illness.

By artistlike Posted on May 25, 2016

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Diagnosed with ALS, Died From Lyme

Tara Geraghty’s husband David was diagnosed with ALS. When he finally tested positive for Lyme, it was too late. “No one wants to talk about it,” she says.

By artistlike Posted on May 25, 2016

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