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Now on New Hampshire Outlook: How Undetected Lyme Disease can change your life!! Plus: |
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How TICKS snag their prey. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. As we all head outdoors -- experts warn -- the threat of Lyme disease is growing. Deer-tick nymphs, which are most abundant from May to July, are to blame. New England sees more cases of Lyme disease than any other region of the country. Those living in Lyme-endemic areas are at "highest" risk -- that includes New Hampshire's Seacoast and southern Maine. The number of Lyme Disease cases doubled in NH in 2002 -- up from 129 cases to 262 cases. 2003 saw a slight decline --but, those tracking the numbers say the trend is upward. If Lyme disease is caught early and treated with anti-biotics, long term effects can be avoided. But -- as a woman from York, Maine has discovered -- finding a cure once it's gone undetected for years -- can be daunting! |
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When it comes to Lyme disease -- there are those in the medical community who consider Lyme disease an easily treated "minor" infection -- and others who believe it to be a potentially serious illness of epidemic proportions. It's difficult to know WHAT to believe. Here to help us sort it out is Dr Jesse Greenblatt, the state's Epidemiologist. 1 Dr Greenblatt: How serious a problem is Lyme disease in NH? and when we describe the seacoast as an "endemic area" for Lyme--what does that mean? 2 If you-- or a loved one gets bitten by a tick -- When should you be concerned? 3 Even the CDC concedes there is serious UNDERREPORTING when it comes to Lyme? 4 What about TESTING. Should you ask for the Western Blot test.a more sensitive test if you suspect you have LYME? Elisa blood test not always accurate! 5 Should doctors be looking for a wider range of complaints that may indicate Lyme? 6 Are you familiar with the group: International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society ILADS? The group says: "Many doctors don’t know how to recognize Lyme disease -- and rely on outdated diagnosis and treatment information. TRUE OR FALSE! 7 ILADS calls for more AGGRESSIVE treatment of Lyme in early and late stages. Up to 6 weeks of antibiotics. What are your thoughts? 8 Have you heard of the P-C-R test which looks for dna of lyme bacteria. Said to be very accurate? 9 Everyone's biggest fear is chronic Lyme and the host of potential complications. What can you do to make sure you're not among the statistics? 8 You often hear advocates say seek out a LYME LITERATE doctor? Somene who's familiar with Lyme -- isn't that a reasonable thing to do? 9 If there was one thing you wanted to get across about Lyme Disease and Ticks what might that be? 10 Best way to safeguard against Ticks? |
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Cases of Lyme Disease have increased as people move closer to deer tick habitats -- and the range of the ticks themselves have grown. So, it's best to prevent infection in the first place -- with daily tick checks. Entomologist Alan Eaton has been studying ticks since the early 80's -- and believes fore-warned is fore-armed. |
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And, don't forget to check your pets for ticks as well. After being outside in grassy and wooded areas -- its best to put your clothes in the dryer for an hour on high heat -- and keep them in a separate laundry basket. |
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I'm Beth Carroll. Thanks for watching. We'll see you next time. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/13/05 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 10:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: How Undetected Lyme Disease can change your life!! Plus: How TICKS snag their prey. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. As we all head outdoors -- experts warn -- the threat of Lyme disease is growing. Deer-tick nymphs, which are most abundant from May to July, are to blame. New England sees more cases of Lyme disease than any other region of the country. Those living in Lyme-endemic areas are at "highest" risk -- that includes New Hampshire's Seacoast and southern Maine. The number of Lyme Disease cases doubled in NH in 2002 -- up from 129 cases to 262 cases. 2003 saw a slight decline --but, those tracking the numbers say the trend is upward. If Lyme disease is caught early and treated with anti-biotics, long term effects can be avoided. But -- as a woman from York, Maine has discovered -- finding a cure once it's gone undetected for years -- can be daunting! PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Margaret Weatherly\Lyme Disease Patient Dr. Teresa Caprio \Osteopathic Doctor Dr. Scott Mulliken\Naturopathic Doctor |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/13/05 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 10 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: How Undetected Lyme Disease can change your life!! Plus: How TICKS snag their prey. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. As we all head outdoors -- experts warn -- the threat of Lyme disease is growing. Deer-tick nymphs, which are most abundant from May to July, are to blame. New England sees more cases of Lyme disease than any other region of the country. Those living in Lyme-endemic areas are at "highest" risk -- that includes New Hampshire's Seacoast and southern Maine. The number of Lyme Disease cases doubled in NH in 2002 -- up from 129 cases to 262 cases. 2003 saw a slight decline --but, those tracking the numbers say the trend is upward. If Lyme disease is caught early and treated with anti-biotics, long term effects can be avoided. But -- as a woman from York, Maine has discovered -- finding a cure once it's gone undetected for years -- can be daunting! PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Margaret Weatherly\Lyme Disease Patient Dr. Teresa Caprio \Osteopathic Doctor Dr. Scott Mulliken\Naturopathic Doctor |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/13/05 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:14 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: How Undetected Lyme Disease can change your life!! Plus: How TICKS snag their prey. When it comes to Lyme disease -- there are those in the medical community who consider Lyme disease an easily treated "minor" infection -- and others who believe it to be a potentially serious illness of epidemic proportions. It's difficult to know WHAT to believe. Here to help us sort it out is Dr Jesse Greenblatt, the state's Epidemiologist. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dr Jesse Greenblatt\State Epidemiologist |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/13/05 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:30 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: How Undetected Lyme Disease can change your life!! Plus: How TICKS snag their prey. Cases of Lyme Disease have increased as people move closer to deer tick habitats -- and the range of the ticks themselves have grown. So, it's best to prevent infection in the first place -- with daily tick checks. Entomologist Alan Eaton has been studying ticks since the early 80's -- and believes fore-warned is fore-armed. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Prof. Alan Eaton\UNH Cooperative Extension Prof. Alan Eaton\Entomology Specialist |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 06/13/05 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:30 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook: How Undetected Lyme Disease can change your life!! Plus: How TICKS snag their prey. Cases of Lyme Disease have increased as people move closer to deer tick habitats -- and the range of the ticks themselves have grown. So, it's best to prevent infection in the first place -- with daily tick checks. Entomologist Alan Eaton has been studying ticks since the early 80's -- and believes fore-warned is fore-armed. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Prof. Alan Eaton\UNH Cooperative Extension Prof. Alan Eaton\Entomology Specialist |
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Monday June 13 Coming up: Preventing Lyme Disease. what you need to look for. I'm BC join me next for New Hampshire Outlook. Tuesday June 14 Coming up, the personal side of Breast Cancer. I'm Beth Carroll, NH Outlook is next. Wednesday June 15 Coming Up. A lesson in war from a local Marine injured in the line of duty. I'M BC, join me next on NH Outlook. Thursday June 16 Coming Up: The top 10 companies to work for in New Hampshire. up next on New Hampshire Outlook. Friday June 17 Coming up: Journalists from around the state discuss the week's top stories. I'm BC -- New Hampshire Outlook is next. |