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Tincup
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Medical Doctor Discusses Link Between Lyme Disease and Alzheimer's on 'Interviews with Experts' Series

Alan MacDonald, MD, discusses the connection between Lyme Disease and Alzheimer's on the 'Interviews with Experts' series.

Lyme is sometimes misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease, as the two share symptoms. Research also yields discovery of biofilms, a form of defense taken by the Lyme bacteria.

The interview series provides medical experts a platform for talking directly to people affected by Lyme about diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of Lyme disease.

Asheville, NC (PRWEB) April 14, 2008 -- Alan MacDonald, MD, talks about his research into the link between Lyme disease and Alzheimer's in the audio series 'Interviews with Experts,' on the Lyme Disease Research Database.

Lyme is sometimes misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's, as the two diseases share common symptoms. Recent research also includes the discovery of biofilms, another of the stealth forms taken by the Lyme bacteria.

The interview series provides medical experts an online platform for reaching people affected by Lyme.

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Here's a good article on biofilms:
http://bacteriality.com/2008/04/13/wolcott

The biofilm concept is not that new & certainly not specific to Lyme.

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