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Lyme Disease: From Ticks to Aches

By Martin Bergman, MD
MCP-Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA

Discovery
Since its first description in 1977, Lyme disease has captured the attention of both the medical community and the public. The investigation that determined the cause and ultimately the treatment of Lyme disease is a classic case of medical research.

In Old Lyme, Connecticut, during the fall of 1975, two concerned mothers began a search for a cause of an unusual number of cases of what appeared to be juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Drs. Allen Steere and Stephen Malawista at Yale University joined the qu ... Continue reading Lyme Disease: From Ticks to Aches.

Weekly Activites in the Twin Cities

We've added some new activities-- six days a week. Try an arts & crafts class, get some exercise, learn something new---there's always something going on in the Twin Cities. If you know of a great weekly activity, drop an email to editor@momtalk.com with the activity, a short description, time, place, and cost, if any, and we'll add it to the list.



Monday
Monday Night Fun Night -Club Just Jump, Woodbury
Every Monday night, bring the family and bounce on huge inflatable structures. A signed waiver is required for each child attending Family Fun Night. Snacks, p ... Continue reading Weekly Activites in the Twin Cities.