Lyme Disease Scandal
Lyme disease scandal
Thank you for continuing to care about those who have been affected by Lyme and tick-borne diseases.
The recent article by Steve Nery, "Society to review Lyme disease guidelines," followed by the editorial, "Lyme disease bills need passage now," have both been praised by countless health care providers, as well as those who continue to suffer Lyme disease's long-term chronic effects.
As many know, volunteer advocates and health care professionals have been battling the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA), health departments and Johns Hopkins for continuing to promote unreliable diagnostic and treatment protocols, among other things.
The Attorney General's office recently concluded the IDSA Lyme guidelines were "seriously flawed," biased and in need of review by an independent medical panel. They found the majority of individuals involved in the IDSA guideline development process held commercial interests related to vaccines, patents, and/or Lyme disease tests.
Unfortunately, the IDSA and their powerful but dwindling number of supporters continue to promote these dreaded guidelines and oppose legislative bills designed to address the exploding epidemic, making these individuals, in my opinion, more dangerous to our health than the ticks.
LUCY BARNES