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21.09.11 - NFU Scotland in bracken treatment call to UK government
21.09.11 - Health concerns have been raised about the ban because bracken hosts sheep ticks, which can cause Lyme disease.
19.09.11 - Another Borrelia genospecies found to be in all tick species that transmit Lyme disease throughout the United States and Europe.05.09.11 - Tick-borne Illness May Lurk in Blood Supply
Researchers say screening test for babesiosis in donated blood needed.
17.08.11 – Claim over tick bites allowed to go ahead
A FORESTRY worker who almost died from a tick bite has been allowed to continue an £80,000 damages claim against his bosses.
04.08.11 - Alzheimer's disease - a neurospirochetosis
An interesting literature review which details a causal role between spirochaetal infections of the brain, including B.burgdorferi, and Alzheimer's.
22.08.11 - Mum tells of her seven-year bug-bite hell
A BRAVE mum has issued a timely warning to families to beware of ticks after her own sunshine adventure turned into a seven-year health nightmare.
05.08.11 - Antibodies linked to long-term Lyme symptoms: Nature News
Post Lyme? Chronic Lyme? Researchers find molecules that might mark elusive syndrome.
03.08.11 - New Strain of Tick-Borne Disease Discovered
New Ehrlichia strain discovered. "It may be that the new ehrlichia strain will be found in the U.S. wherever deer ticks are known to be infected by a majority of tick-borne diseases" says researcher.
20.07.11 - Whitby High School pupil aiming to help victims of ticks
Lyme disease awareness: Amy Hammond's awareness raising makes headlines. Well done Amy!
17.07.11 - Occurrence of Babesia spp., Rickettsia spp. and Bartonella spp. in Ixodes ricinus in Bavarian public
Ticks: Investigations of ticks in urban German parks were conducted. It was concluded that urban ticks harbour several tick-borne pathogens, and coinfections were also observed.
08.07.11 – Pampered pets: Can we protect our dog from the danger of ticks?
David Grant MBE highlights canine Borreliosis
05.07.11 - Tick bites may trigger allergy to red meat
Tick bites cause the production of an antibody to a carbohydrate called alpha-gal, which also happens to be present on red meat.
01.07.11 – Lyme Disease in Massachusetts: A Public Health Crisis
Lyme disease: An honest report which finds that the occurrence of Lyme disease has reached near epidemic proportions in Massachusetts and that the Commonwealth currently lacks the capacity and understanding to properly address the situation.
28.06.11 - Study: 4-poster tick management devices worked here
Tick control: a brief article summarising benefits and drawbacks to implementing the 4-poster system.
27.06.11 – BLOG: The truth about ticks
Our thanks to Ordnance survey for the invite to guest blog.
24.06.11 – Migratory birds play a key role in global spreading of tick-borne disease
Lyme disease: New study demonstrates that migratory birds play a key role in global spreading of tick-borne disease.
21.06.11 - Lyme disease tick adapts to life on the (fragmented) prairie
New study reveals potential new mechanisms of disease transmission and tick adaptation to new habitats.
16.06.11 - New Lyme disease test for horses and dogs speeds diagnosis and improves treatment
A new “multiplex” test for Lyme disease in horses and dogs will speed diagnosis and pinpoint time of infection, opening possibilities for more effective treatment plans.
10.06.11 Lyme Disease Bacteria Take Over Lymph Nodes
The bacteria that cause Lyme disease appear to hide in the lymph nodes, triggering a significant immune response, according to researchers at the University of California, Davis.
09.06.11 FDA Approves Q Fever Test for Military Personnel
Tick-borne Q Fever: The FDA has now approved the first nucleic acid amplification test, which can identify and detect Q Fever within four hours. A multiple use instrument called the JBAIDS, which rapidly detects numerous bacteria and viruses in the blood, will be used to test military personnel.
16.05.11 - Deadly Lyme disease on increase as more of us spend time outdoors
Why a tick bite could ruin your summer if you develop Lyme Disease.
13.05.11 – Lyme disease: PCR testing of joint fluid may help Lyme Arthritis diagnosis.
New research shows that polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for Borrelia burgdorferi DNA—the spirochetal bacteria transmitted by deer ticks—in joint fluid may confirm the diagnosis of Lyme arthritis, but is not a reliable indicator for active joint infection in patients whose arthritis persists after antibiotic therapy.
04.05.11 - Worker sues Forestry Commission over Lyme Disease
A man who became seriously ill after contracting Lyme Disease from an infected tick bite is suing his employers for £80,000 damages.
03.05.11 – Ticks: A 10-year study revealed healthy hedgehogs are less likely to carry ticks than unhealthy ones.
The Fecal Odor of Sick Hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) Mediates Olfactory Attraction of the Tick Ixodes hexagonus.
27.04.11 - Lyme disease warning for outdoor adventurers
The HSE has warned people taking part in outdoor activities this summer about the dangers of Lyme disease. Anyone who will be in grassy areas should ensure they protect themselves against the tick-borne illness, the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) said.
26.04.11 – Health chiefs sounds summer tick alert
HEALTH chiefs are reminding Cumbrians to keep an eye out for ticks to avoid getting a debilitating illness.
21.04.11 - Lyme disease warning in Sussex
Experts are warning that a walk in the countryside could end up being a health hazard.
18.04.11 - Be aware of the dangers of ticks
FOR TWO years Helen d’Ayala has been battling the symptoms similar to flu. Each day the mother-of-two is so tired she has to come home from work half way through the day just so she can snatch a few precious minutes sleep and battles painful muscle twinges. The problem? A simple tick bite.
15.04.11 – Be Tick Aware
With the sun shining and lots of bank holidays to take advantage of, you can’t wait to get outdoors. But if you’re planning a camping trip, a country walk or even just an afternoon stroll in the park, you need to be aware of ticks - a hidden nasty that can cause the debilitating Lyme Disease.
15.04.11 - Perthshire woman tells how Lyme disease has devastated her life
A LYME disease victim has endured horrendous health and personal problems after being twice bitten by infected ticks in Perthshire, writes Alison Anderson.
14.04.11 - Tick Lyme disease off your holiday list
The Health Protection Agency is advising people to take care when visiting areas where ticks are present, to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of catching Lyme disease.
12.04.11 - Survival expert Ray Mears reveals how simple tick bite nearly ended his career
Survival expert and TV presenter Ray Mears has faced grizzly bears and leopards during his time in the wild. But it was a simple tick bite over 14 years ago that nearly ended his career.
12.04.11 – 'Lyme disease nearly made me come indoors,' says Ray Mears
Ray Mears, the British survival guru, has revealed how a tick bite led to a 14-year battle with Lyme disease that nearly ended his career.
11.04.11 - Lyme disease girl Sasha Hughes treated again after bite
A girl who became seriously ill after being bitten by a tick has been treated again as a precaution after finding another insect bite.
11.04.11 – Tick bite laid me low and it took a long time to get back on track
Runner Neil Burnside was in training and hoping to take part in the Commonwealth Games when he was struck with Lyme disease, leaving him feeling extremely ill and exhausted.
Survival legend supports tick bite prevention week
BADA-UK (Borreliosis and Associated Diseases Awareness-UK) is running its annual Tick Bite Prevention Week from April 11-17, to promote awareness of tick-borne diseases and tick bite prevention for at-risk groups. Ray Mears, a previous victim of Lyme disease, has thrown his weight behind the program.
24 Lyme disease tests gave incorrect results
The Public Health Agency of Canada says a review of its Lyme disease testing methods has turned up 24 patients in five provinces who received false-negative test results.
15.11.10 BADA-UK raises awareness in House of Commons Exhibition
Lyme disease control: After inserting the genes of human antibodies or scorpion toxins into a fungus that infects mosquitoes, scientists have found that certain combinations of them were able to stop the development of malaria-causing parasites in the mosquitoes. This approach might also be used to control other insect...- or bug-borne diseases such as dengue fever or Lyme disease.
A Step Closer to Tests for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Lyme Disease
The finding of disease-specific proteins "lets you separate one disease from another," a researcher says.
Tick population plummets in absence of lizard hosts
Lyme disease: In contradiction to previous published research, a new study has demonstrated the complex role the Western Fence Lizard plays in the abundance of disease-spreading ticks.
15.11.10 BADA-UK raises awareness in House of Commons Exhibition
BADA-UK held an exhibition on tick-borne diseases and their prevention in the Upper Waiting Hall of the House of Commons from the 15th - 19th of November 2010. The exhibition was sponsored by Mr. Mike Penning MP.
The exhibition attracted interest from not only Members of Parliament but also parliamentary staff, visitors and the emergency services. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to visit and to talk to BADA-UK volunteers.
Only time will demonstrate the level of impact that the exhibition had, but we hope that we will see an increase in the availability of information for people who are occupationally and recreationally exposed to tick bites.
Image: Mr. Mike Penning MP with BADA-UK Chair, Wendy Fox, and Outreach Officer, Sue Peter.
16.10.10 BADA-UK needs your help!
Lyme disease case studies needed: We're looking for UK-resident patients who were infected during the course of their work within the UK. If you think you can help, please contact us at the link above.
12.10.10 Pet owners told to be wary of ticks.
Pets at Home is warning owners to be wary of ticks as the autumn season approaches. The firm is offering free advice to owners at their Livingston and Corstorphine stores this Saturday and Sunday to keep their homes parasite free during high prevalence periods.
30.09.10 - Lyme Disease – Hidden Hazard in the Great Outdoors.
The dangers of Lyme Disease (Borreliosis), an infection which is transmitted to humans via tick bite, were highlighted at the EIS AGM.
All teachers involved in school trips which involve walking in the countryside (at home or abroad) should be aware of the risks from tick bites and the precautions that should be taken.
23.09.10 - Warning issued after chipmunks sighted.
Lyme disease-infected ticks on Siberian Chipmunks are just one issue concerning Ireland's wildlife experts as an 'invasive species alert' goes out after these rodents are sighted in Co. Waterford.
13.08.10 Former Perth football star tackles radical cure.
A FORMER Perth footballer hopes to tackle his degenerative disease with radical new surgery being trialled in Glasgow. Bridge of Earn resident Iain Kerr was only 25 and a promising midfielder with Bankfoot Juniors when struck down with a mysterious medical condition in 2001.
13.08.10 East Yorkshire Lyme Disease sufferer Kevin Slater hoping to raise awareness
A FATHER-OF-TWO from East Yorkshire has told how he is still suffering a range of horrendous symptoms from Lyme Disease – 12 months after being bitten by a tick while walking in the Lake District.
10.08.10 Scientists get £2.5m to put tick diseases under the microscope.
A WORLD-leading centre to study the diseases spread by ticks is being set up in Edinburgh. Scientists based at the University of Edinburgh have been given £2.5 million to launch a new unit to investigate the creatures and look for ways to prevent disease.
Wendy Fox, of Lyme disease charity Bada-UK, welcomed the research centre.
08.08.10 Dr Ellie Cannon: If you go down to the woods today...then mind the tick bites.
Lyme disease – borreliosis – is a bacterial infection that is transmitted by ticks. It causes a rash but can also lead to pain, paralysis and, in extreme cases, death. Here Dr Ellie Cannon explains why you and your family should be alert to tick bites.
05.08.10 Tick"em off your list.
Lyme disease: Allan Mitchell, a former KOSB army instructor and keen canoeist, describes his experience with Lyme disease.
28.06.10 Country lovers given Lyme disease warning.
WALKERS are being warned to take a series of simple precautions in a bid to prevent them contracting Lyme disease.
28.06.10 Sheep decline 'raises tick risk' says NFUS.
A decline in the sheep industry has led to an increase in harmful ticks, the National Farmers' Union of Scotland (NFUS) has warned.
28.06.10 BBC's Pearce Recovering From Lyme Disease.
BBC commentator Jonathan Pearce contracted Lyme Disease during his time in South Africa for the World Cup.
23.06.10 Warning on ticks link to Lyme disease.
POTENTIALLY debilitating Lyme disease is on the rise in humans after being carried by ticks from the blood of deer and sheep, writes Anne Lucey.
15.06.10 Ticked off by danger of Lyme disease.
Researchers are hoping to halt the spread of the fastest growing parasite-transmitted disease in the northern hemisphere by reducing tick numbers, writes Michelle McDonagh
April 2010 Ray Mears becomes BADA-UK Patron.
We are delighted to announce that survival and Bushcraft expert Ray Mears has become Patron of BADA-UK. Ray believes there isn't enough awareness about tick-borne disease in the UK and this influenced his decision to support BADA-UK by becoming Patron.
10.04.10
Woman was hospitalised twice in Lyme disease ordeal after tick bite.
They are the dreaded blood-sucking tick, and, as the weather warms up, they are starting to reappear in fields and forests throughout Scotland. Someone who knows from highly unpleasant, first-hand experience just what this tiny insect can do is Inverness woman Carol Robb, 37, who was bitten on her thigh two years ago in her garden at Drumblair Crescent.
27.03.10 Ben Fogle gives the thumbs-up to tick awareness.
Presenter, writer and adventurer, Ben Fogle visited the BADA-UK stand at the Outdoor Show in Birmingham today. Very aware of the risks that ticks pose, Ben congratulated the BADA-UK volunteers on having such an informative stand. "What you are doing is amazing" said Ben, "Well done on doing such a great job". Ben is pictured with BADA-UK Chairperson Wendy Fox.
29.03.10 Ticks tick Sir David Bellamy off.
British botanist, author, broadcaster and environmental campaigner, Professor Sir David Bellamy spoke with BADA-UK volunteers at the National Gamekeepers' Organisation Annual General Meeting, where the charity had an educational exhibit about ticks. "Oh, I know all about ticks", said Sir David, "They're horrible!".
08.02.10 - Lyme disease: ‘I knew whatever was troubling me wasn’t a sports injury’
Surfer Alex Wade had to give up his beloved sport because of a degenerative spinal injury — then he got Lyme disease and his troubles really began.
Charity calendar from "Hunting Life"
A new charity calendar from "The Hunting Life" should raise a few heart rates in 2010. The beautiful and scantily clad girls are pictured in various poses related to country sports. The calendar has been created to jointly raise funds for BADA-UK and Lurcher Link.
