Tick-borne disease

Center for Lyme Action Applauds New National Vector Borne Disease Strategy

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Lyme Action , a leading nonprofit dedicated to increasing federal funding for Lyme disease research, applauds the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Public Health Strategy to Prevent and Control Vector-Borne Diseases in People (VBD National Strategy) for its emphasis on improving diagnostics and therapies for Lyme and tick-borne disease.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Lyme Action , a leading nonprofit dedicated to increasing federal funding for Lyme disease research, applauds the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Public Health Strategy to Prevent and Control Vector-Borne Diseases in People (VBD National Strategy) for its emphasis on improving diagnostics and therapies for Lyme and tick-borne disease.
  • The most common vector-borne disease is Lyme disease which has been reported in every U.S. state.
  • "The recently announced Vector-Borne Disease National Strategy is a major milestone which provides a critical roadmap for Congress to direct and fund executive branch actions for prevention, detection, and finding a cure for Lyme and tick-borne conditions,"  said Bonnie Crater, co-founder and board member of Center for Lyme Action.
  • "Center for Lyme Action urges Congress to learn more about the national strategy and continue to prioritize funding for rapid development of reliable and affordable diagnostics and therapies," said Jeff Crater, co-founder and board member of Center for Lyme Action.

The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society Brings Annual Scientific Conference to Boston

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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CHEVY CHASE, Md., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and its foundation, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation (ILADEF), will welcome its 24th Annual Scientific Conference to Boston, MA.

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  • Highlights Include Expanded Learning Tracks, Enhanced Networking Time, & Refreshed Approach to Content
    CHEVY CHASE, Md., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and its foundation, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation (ILADEF), will welcome its 24 th Annual Scientific Conference to Boston, MA.
  • ILADS Scientific Conference is the premier educational experience for healthcare professionals caring for patients with tick-borne disease.
  • "This year's theme is Vector-Borne Diseases: Understanding the Impact of Microbial Communities," says Sarah Quillen, ILADS Executive Director.
  • If you are a member of the media who would like to obtain a press pass, email [email protected] .

Center for Lyme Action Honors Congressional Leaders During Lyme Disease Awareness Month

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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"Lyme is a frustrating and debilitating disease, but it's a solvable problem," said Jeff Crater, co-founder of the Center for Lyme Action.

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  • "Lyme is a frustrating and debilitating disease, but it's a solvable problem," said Jeff Crater, co-founder of the Center for Lyme Action.
  • "Unfortunately, Lyme disease cases are on the rise," Maine Senator Susan Collins told Center for Lyme Action advocates at their annual DC fly-in.
  • The Center for Lyme Action awards build on the momentum of 163% increase in Federal funding for Lyme disease across Federal agencies from $59 million in FY20 to $155.5 million in FY23.
  • Federal funding for Lyme disease continues to be very low at $82 per patient compared with much rarer diseases.

AKC Canine Health Foundation Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Montgomery as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, welcomes Stephanie Montgomery, DVM, PhD, DACVP as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) starting in June.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, welcomes Stephanie Montgomery, DVM, PhD, DACVP as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) starting in June.
  • Dr. Montgomery earned her PhD in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
  • Dr. Charles Garvin, CHF Board Chairman notes, "We are thrilled to have Dr. Montgomery join the leadership team at CHF.
  • CHF currently manages a portfolio of 170 active canine health research and educational grants studying health topics from epilepsy to cancer to tick-borne disease and more.

University Products Issues Urgent Warning to Cattle Ranchers: 'New Study Reveals High Costs of Acute Anaplasmosis Infections in Beef Bulls'

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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BATON ROUTE, La., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University Products LLC , a Louisiana-based company, is warning cattle ranchers and beef producers about the adverse breeding outcomes associated with acute anaplasmosis infections.

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  • BATON ROUTE, La., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University Products LLC , a Louisiana-based company, is warning cattle ranchers and beef producers about the adverse breeding outcomes associated with acute anaplasmosis infections.
  • The study also recommends a 90-day or greater retest window for bulls of unsatisfactory breeding potential recently recovered from clinical anaplasmosis.
  • A veterinarian researcher and vaccine developer, this is an issue that Dr. Donald Luther, DVM of University Products understands well.
  • It is vital that cattle ranchers and beef producers take the threat seriously and take measures to protect their herds.

AKC Canine Health Foundation Recognizes 2022 Leaders in Canine Health

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, recognizes the following leaders in canine health with their annual awards.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, recognizes the following leaders in canine health with their annual awards.
  • The Legacy Award is given in special recognition of a lifelong champion for dogs and supporter of the AKC Canine Health Foundation and its mission.
  • The new Inspiration Award is given to honor an individual creatively expanding awareness of the role that the AKC Canine Health Foundation plays in advancing canine health.
  • Since 1995, the AKC Canine Health Foundation has leveraged the power of science to address the health needs of all dogs.

Bacterial Biofilms, Responsible for Up to 75% of All Infectious Diseases in America, Explored in New Webinar From Quidel Corporation

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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This important medical reality is now being addressed in a new webinar made available by Quidel Corporation, the California-based diagnostic health care manufacturer known for successfully developing rapid diagnostic health solutions.

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  • This important medical reality is now being addressed in a new webinar made available by Quidel Corporation, the California-based diagnostic health care manufacturer known for successfully developing rapid diagnostic health solutions.
  • The webinar, available at https://education.quidel.com/educational-categories , discusses the basics of bacterial biofilms including when and how they develop, its composition and factors that contribute to antibiotic resistance and virulence.
  • The session also explores the biofilms in the context of Lyme disease and the potential link between chronic Lyme and biofilm formation.
  • It is important to understand how these biofilms are formed and their maturation as well as their dispersal.

Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFIA) Based Rapid Test Global Market Research Report 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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The "Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFIA) Based Rapid Test Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFIA) Based Rapid Test Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) based rapid test market consists of sales of devices and equipment used to run lateral flow immunoassays (LFIA) based rapid test and related services by companies that develop lateral flow immunoassays (LFIA) based rapid test equipment.
  • Global Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFIA) Based Rapid Test Market, Segmentation By Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
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  • Global Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFIA) Based Rapid Test Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
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Clinically Effective A. Marginale Bovine Vaccine Makes International Research News, Causes Global Excitement for Cattle Ranchers Currently Battling Anaplasmosis Epidemic

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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BATON ROUGE, La., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University Products LLC demonstrated the clinical importance of using a killed A. marginale vaccine, rather than the usual live A. centrale vaccine in the fight against annual bovine anaplasmosis infections – citing recent research published in Veterinary Parasitology. The study analyzed three tick-borne disease strains developed in Australia and imported into Paraguay for analysis – one of which causes anaplasmosis and was treated with a vaccine based on A. centrale. Researchers definitively concluded that: "The A. centrale [vaccine] strain did not prove to be as safe as would be desirable in safety trials, neither did it provide as good protection … an alternative to A. centrale should be sought to provide protection against local strains of A. marginale."

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  • The study analyzed three tick-borne disease strains developed in Australia and imported into Paraguay for analysis one of which causes anaplasmosis and was treated with a vaccine based on A. centrale.
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  • Our killed vaccine is based on Anaplasma marginale and provides superior protection at a lower cost with fewer handling conditions.
  • The University Products vaccine does not prevent infection, but when properly used, significantly reduces clinical signs in at-risk animals.

Companion Animal Parasite Council Forecasts High Risk for Ehrlichiosis Statewide in Tennessee; Higher-than-Normal Risk for Lyme Disease in Nashville for May 2022

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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SALEM, Ore., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation's leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — is forecasting higher-than-normal risk for Lyme disease in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as throughout Davidson, Sumner, Williamson and Cheatam counties for May 2022. In addition, CAPC is forecasting Ehrlichiosis, a year-round threat in Tennessee, as high risk across the entire state.

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  • In addition, CAPC is forecasting Ehrlichiosis, a year-round threat in Tennessee, as high risk across the entire state.
  • The ticks that carry Lyme and Ehrlichiosis are often found in tall grass, thick brush, marshes and woods.
  • Throughout Tennessee, Ehrlichiosis is considered a year-round threat and is forecasted as a high risk across the entire state.
  • For dogs in areas with high risk for Lyme disease, pet owners should also talk to their veterinarian about vaccinating against Lyme.