Upcoming Lyme Conferences

[PacificMama]

Most of you may know that the 2 big lyme conferences are coming up.

First, the Lyme Disease Association Annual Conference is this weekend in Philadelphia. As you have probably seen posted, Madeleine Cunningham is a keynote speaker. Not sure if anyone here is attending, but I will post here if I see that someone on lymenet has posted anything. Here is a link to a description of all the sessions: http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=639:register-now-ldacolumbia-2010-scientific-conference-october-2nd-a-3rd&catid=7:conflict-report&Itemid=398

Once again, they will likely make the conference dvd available for purchase soon after. (price last year was $55).

 

Second, the annual ILADS conference is Oct 15-17 in Jersey City. They also provide video dvd of conference for sale (last year’s price $40). This is an important conference because it is by professionals, for professionals. Researchers and medical personnel come together to share the latest information. Here is a link to the brochure of the offerings… it is 40 pages long!

http://ilads.org/lyme_programs/online_conference_program_817210.pdf

 

IMPORTANT!!! –I really want those of you who are dealing with persistent bacterial infections to see that there are a lot of medical researchers and doctors who get this, and are working toward a better understanding of these diseases, and their treatment options. Specifically as it relates to neurocognitive/psych manifestations. PLEASE FEEL HOPEFUL!

(below is a sampling of ILADS sessions that would be of most interest to posters on this board.

 

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Sampling of sessions from ILADS Conference (there is much more!):

 

Brief History of Lyme disease - Joseph J. Burrascano, Jr. MD

This session will discuss a brief history of Lyme disease, clinical presentations of Lyme disease, clinical syndromes impacting the heart, dermatology, CNS, joints, eyes. Corresponding appropriate studies on persistence will be discussed along with transmission. There will be discussion of the thirty eight question questionnaire in clinical practice, issue with diet, vitamins and probiotics.

Treatment Options - Steven Harris, MD

This session will discuss a variety of treatment options including rotation of antibiotics, including IM, IV, PO with names and side effects, medication for symptom relief when antibiotics do not work. Dr. Harris will discuss the role of alternative therapies and endocrine abnormalities seen with Lyme.

 

Basic Psychiatric Lyme - Robert C. Bransfield, MD

This session will discuss psychiatric manifestations of Lyme. This includes pathophysiology, differential diagnosis and treatment. Also Dr. Bransfield will address practical suggestions for practitioners regarding psychiatric drugs for depression, anxiety, sleep, memory and wakefulness among others.

 

Neuro I - Kenneth Liegner, MD

General considerations in assessment of persons with possible Lyme borreliosis (and other borrelioses) and other transmissible co-infections which may involve the nervous system.

 

Co-Infections - Richard I. Horowitz, MD

Chronic Lyme Disease: Issues with lab testing, treatment protocols, and differential diagnosis will be discussed in the chronic resistant patient.

 

Pediatric Lyme - Ann F. Corson, MD

This session will discuss how clinical syndromes differ in children. It will offer common antibiotic regimens in children.

 

Psychoimmunology and Tick Borne Diseases - Robert Bransfield, MD

This presentation will explain the link between infection, immune reactions and neuropsychiatric symptoms in tick borne diseases

 

Laboratory Aspects of Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Lyme and Coinfections. –

Armin Schwarzbach, MD, PhD

This session will discuss a standardized laboratory staging process for multiple infections with Borrelia, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Anaplasma, Babesia, Coxsackie-Virus by antibodies and modern T-cellular tests. Six practical case reports of patients with psychosis, dementia, depressions, confusion, panic attacks, aggressiveness among other neuropsychiatric symptoms will be presented in correlation with laboratory findings, especially multiple infections with Borrelia and Chlamydia pneumoniae.

 

Tick Borne Diseases in Children: Neuropsychological Testing as a Tool for Diagnosis and Treatment.- Charles Ray Jones, MD and Judith G. Leventhal, PhD - Cognitive impairment, among the most frequent symptoms in children diagnosed with tick borne disease, is often a presenting symptom and a sign of brain involvement. The neuropsychological evaluation can be a useful tool for the pediatrician to document brain involvement, make treatment decisions and monitor treatment progress. When to make a referral and what information is most useful will be explored.

 

Psychotherapy with Lyme Disease Patients: Moving Past Traditional Clinical Practice to Creative Treatment - Sandy Berenbaum, LCSW, BCD -

The complexities of tick-borne disease, profoundly affects the body, mind, spirit and functioning of patients, and call on the psychotherapist to develop creative strategies to work with this patient population and their families. This presentation will explore patient empowerment, enhanced communication within and outside the family, effective strategies for maintaining essential boundaries, and building a treatment team.

 

Brain/Neuropsychiatry Working Group: The Publishing Imperative - Cheryl Koopman, PhD

Dr. Koopman will focus the group on the where, how and why of publishing on brain dysfunction and neuropsychiatric symptoms in tick borne diseases. She will discuss relevant journals, research strategies with a special focus on research with patient records, and research questions to be addressed. The group will produce a working document as a guide to developing research proposals.

[PacificMama]

I should have mentioned that all the sessions offered fall into particular specialized tracks. Much of what I listed falls into one of the tracks called "The Brain Dysfunction and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Tick Borne Diseases".

 

Also, for anyone "doctor shopping", page 20 of the above linked ILADS brochure lists quite a number of doctors presenting, with their bios. They are from all over the U.S.

[cobbiemommy]

Dr. Brewer in Kansas City is not accepting new patients at this time. I noticed Dr. Paul Ewald's name on the list of presenters. Isn't this the same researcher that Dr. K is acquainted with? I know he references his book on his webpage. I did read that book. Very informative.

[lyme_mom]

  On 10/1/2010 at 8:54 PM, PacificMama said:

I should have mentioned that all the sessions offered fall into particular specialized tracks. Much of what I listed falls into one of the tracks called "The Brain Dysfunction and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Tick Borne Diseases".

 

Also, for anyone "doctor shopping", page 20 of the above linked ILADS brochure lists quite a number of doctors presenting, with their bios. They are from all over the U.S.

Thanks for posting all this great info. I will definitely order the cd to learn about what they talk about at the conference. So interesting that there are so many sessions about the neuropsychiatric manifestations of Lyme Disease and other tick borne illnesses. Thanks PacificMama.

[PacificMama]

Yes, I thought it was fantastic to see this track highlighted. I'd love to be there, but $40 for the dvd sure beats airfare and hotel accommodations! As for the lda conference, I did not see where anyone on lymenet posted about dr. cunningham's session. I'm very interested in seeing that one as well. I'll post here once I see that the dvd is available.

 

  On 10/2/2010 at 1:09 AM, lyme mom said:

  On 10/1/2010 at 8:54 PM, PacificMama said:

I should have mentioned that all the sessions offered fall into particular specialized tracks. Much of what I listed falls into one of the tracks called "The Brain Dysfunction and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Tick Borne Diseases".

 

Also, for anyone "doctor shopping", page 20 of the above linked ILADS brochure lists quite a number of doctors presenting, with their bios. They are from all over the U.S.

Thanks for posting all this great info. I will definitely order the cd to learn about what they talk about at the conference. So interesting that there are so many sessions about the neuropsychiatric manifestations of Lyme Disease and other tick borne illnesses. Thanks PacificMama.

[philamom]

I really wanted to attend the conference, but my dh was out of town and dd was sick...sigh. Do you know when it will be available on DVD?

[norcalmom]

never...they didn't video tape it.(talking about the one in philly) AGGGHHHH. so annoyed. just got reply back from them. with today's technology why don't they could do a live broadcast for almost nothing and get alot of $ from people that can't travel to the conference that day?