The Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness

We aim to provide reliable and updated information about tick borne illness, rehabilitation, mental health programs & integrative therapies. #lyme

[Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association @MassMECFS]

How would a #FunctionalMedicine doctor approach PEM for people with #MECFS and #LongCovid? Where is functional medicine covered? How can we bridge the gap between functional and traditional medicine? Explore these Q&A and more in our video of the week!

https://t.co/8xlEd0CjUK

[Michael VanElzakker @MBVanElzakker]

Mass. General Psychiatry held a mini-conference yesterday, and we presented some data from an undergraduate project showing that when anxiety and depression questionnaires are given to chronically ill people, the results can be misinterpreted.

[Lonnie R Marcum, PT, BSHCA @LonnieRhea]

Immune System Mutiny: Mast Cells and the Mystery of Long Covid. #MCAS #LongCovid
https://t.co/uIpEXKnQPp

[Lonnie R Marcum, PT, BSHCA @LonnieRhea]

New | Mast cell activation symptoms are prevalent in Long-COVID. #MCAS #COVID19 https://t.co/HBcEkK77x0

[BODY POLITIC @itsbodypolitic]

Graded Exercise Therapy (#GET), once recommended as "treatment" for patients with #MECFS, has been found in multiple studies to instead cause patients *significant* harm. Thread ⬇️ graphics by Body Politic Vice Pres. Lauren Nichols: https://t.co/G6ZEcYidjP

[Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association @MassMECFS]

The videos for our first Sunday Conversation “Physical and Occupational Therapy for #MECFS and Similar Chronic Illnesses” are available! Featuring Dr. Ken Friedman, Dr. @AzolaAlba, and OT @AmyMooney145, and moderated by @kerryl44.
https://t.co/rMBW3UtpDO

[Jan Choutka @jan_choutka]

Why is it controversial in infectology to say that pathogen persistence could possibly be contributing to chronic illnesses based on valid research, but not controversial to say that all these people are just imagining it and sweep it in under the carpet as anxiety?

[MassGeneral News @MassGeneralNews]

Please see statement from #MGH on COVID-19 information attributed to Edward Ryan, MD: https://t.co/nRMb3OQtoA

[Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association @MassMECFS]

Join next Sunday at 4:00 ET for our first Sunday conversation!

Drs. Ken Friedman, @AzolaAlba, and #OT @AmyMooney145 will discuss ‘Physical & Occupational Therapy for #MECFS & Similar Chronic Illnesses,’ such as #Fibromyalgia & #LongCovid. Register today https://t.co/7R6fxFY97p

[LymeDisease.org @Lymenews]

"Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic infection,” said Professor Allen @DrexelMedicine “Up until to this point in time, no one has been able to find these biofilms that cause disease hidden in live tissue.” https://t.co/vqkzRcQYf3 via @DrexelNews

[Greg Hayes @soundgmh]

A comprehensive review of #MISC from Dec.2020

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a Post-viral Myocarditis and Systemic Vasculitis—A Critical Review of Its Pathogenesis and Treatment

https://t.co/D8a661Blcf

[Tick Boot Camp @TickBootCamp]

Colonel Malachowski (@RealMalachowski) shares what symptoms were coming from what pathogens (#Lyme, #Babesia, #Bartonella, etc.) based on her specialized #LymeDisease treatment at @TheDeanCenter!! #ChronicLyme

[Tick Boot Camp @TickBootCamp]

Colonel @RealMalachowski (USAF, Retired) is a survivor of neurological #Tick-Borne Illness, which ended her military career. Nicole advocates for increased public education & awareness, improved testing, & comprehensive treatment options. Podcast interview this Wednesday!! #Lyme

[LivLymeFoundation @liv_lyme]

Please share with families that have a child suffering from a tick-borne disease. Applications are due on 10/31/21. 💚

[The Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness @TheDeanCenter]

Our virtual support group meets tomorrow (Sept. 9th) at 1pm EST on the topic of Lyme disease & Covid-19.

Those interested in joining may register in advance using the link below. Please be sure to sign up at least one hour before our meeting time.

https://t.co/rfaAuVPVKo

[The Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness @TheDeanCenter]

Our Virtual Support Group Schedule for fall is here! Our first meeting is on Thurs., Sept. 9th at 1pm on the topic of Lyme disease & COVID19. Friends and family members are welcome to attend- please register in advance using the link below! https://t.co/FEN5DSTU4S

[The Guardian @guardian]

When it comes to breakthrough cases, are we ignoring long Covid once again? | Hannah Davis https://t.co/FjOPkHNVAz

[The Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness @TheDeanCenter]

As always, friends and family are welcome- please register for this meeting using the link below!

https://t.co/FEN5DSTU4S

[The Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness @TheDeanCenter]

Join us tomorrow (Monday) at 4pm for our Virtual Support Group for those with Lyme disease. The topic of this meeting is on preventing tick borne illness, but as always, participants are welcome to discuss any topics relevant to their experiences.

[The Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness @TheDeanCenter]

This event was recently scheduled in place of last week's meeting which was cancelled due to some last minute technological issues! We appreciate your patience and hope those interested will be able to attend.