NEWS RELEASE
Ministry of Health Provincial Health Services Authority
March 30, 2011
Help for patients with Lyme Disease, ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia
CANADA – VICTORIA, BC –
Ryan Jabs, Media Relations Manager of the Ministry of Health for British Columbia
announced
A $2-million provincial clinical and research study which will help patients with
chronic Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome, with screening,
diagnosis and treatment.
Mr. Jabs stated that “ over the last few years, there have been many advances in genome
science, including DNA sequencing and computer analysis. These advances have led to new
techniques that may help to diagnose previously difficult illnesses, such as these. As a
result, in September 2010 the Ministry of Health Services asked the Provincial Health
Services Authority (PHSA) to present options for a clinic for patients with complex
symptoms, possibly related to an underlying infectious disease.”
Mr. Jabs further stated that with this clinic and study, British Columbia “is taking a
leading role within Canada” working with patients and family physicians from across the
province. Referrals will be accepted from family physicians and other health care
providers from patients exhibiting symptoms for these illnesses in an aim is to provide
accurate diagnosis and treatment and manage their symptoms.
In addition, the clinic will have telehealth capabilities and provide consultations and
information to physicians and health care providers. Researchers will collaborate with the
clinic in order to examine these illnesses in dept and plan a protocol. It is
anticipated to have the clinic and studies up and running by Fall 2011.
To view more details, visit
http://www.gov.bc.ca/connect
.
Lydia
Lydia E. Neilson, M.S.M. , Founder
Chief Executive Officer
NATIONAL ME/FM ACTION NETWORK
512 - 33 Banner Road
Nepean, ON K2H 8V7 Canada
Tel. 613.829.6667
Fax 613.829.8518
Email: mefmaction(a)ncf.ca
www.mefmaction.net
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