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Anchor lead: Would PET scans be helpful for people with post treatment Lyme disease syndrome? Elizabeth Tracey reports PET scans may be helpful in assessing people who still complain of Lyme disease symptoms months or years after treatment, so-called post …
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Anchor lead: What is the role of inflammation in post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome? Elizabeth Tracey reports Inflammation in the brain may play a role in so-called post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, or PTLDS, research by Jennifer Coughlin and colleagues at Johns …
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Anchor lead: We may have a handle on why some people have persistent symptoms after having Lyme disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports Post treatment Lyme disease syndrome or PTLDS is the condition where people continue to experience symptoms of Lyme disease …
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Anchor lead: A new technology may help doctors identify resistant organisms more quickly, Elizabeth Tracey reports When a critically ill person has an infection, determining the right antibiotic and starting it right away is crucial. Yet culturing organisms and determining …
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Anchor lead: What’s behind the recent measles outbreak? Elizabeth Tracey reports In Washington state, a confirmed measles outbreak is underway. The reason an infectious disease that can be serious is once again gaining a foothold is because parents are opting …
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Anchor lead: For those unable to receive vaccines, herd immunity really helps, Elizabeth Tracey reports Herd immunity is the phenomenon where when the majority are vaccinated against an infectious disease, it protects even those who aren’t vaccinated. Now a new …
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Anchor lead: Parents find some messaging about the HPV vaccine more compelling than others, Elizabeth Tracey reports How can parents be informed about HPV vaccination to improve the odds that they’ll choose it for their children? A recent study showed …
