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July 2021

Allergic diseases influence symptom severity and T lymphocyte subgroups of children with tic disorders
Liu X, Wang X, Zhang X, et al. Allergic diseases influence symptom severity and T lymphocyte subgroups of children with tic disorders. Jnl Investigative Medicine. 13 July 2021. DOI: 10.1136/jim-2021-001788
  • Reviews the severity of tics and T lymphocyte subgroups in patients with tic disorders and allergic diseases
  • 85 children (ages 6-10)- Compared TD but no allergic disease with chronic allergic diseases (including allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, asthma) and tic disorders (TD)
  • Children with TD plus allergic diseases have heavier motor and vocal tic symptoms
  • Children with TD plus allergic diseases had significantly lower levels of CD3, CD4, and CD4:CD8 than those with TD without allergic diseases
  • Allergic disease aggravates imbalance of T lymphocyte subsets and cellular immune

    dysfunction in children with TD
  • Allergic diseases increased illness severity and cellular immune function is increased in children with TD
  • Treat and prevent allergic diseases in children starting at diagnosis of TD
Breastfeeding in Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome: An Italian Observational Study

Murciano M, Biancone DM, De Luca F, Piras MD, Guido CA, Spalice A. Breastfeeding in Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome: An Italian Observational Study. Frontiers in Pediatrics. Vol 9. 2021. DOI:10.3389/fped.2021.682108

  • Looks at neurodevelopmental evolution and problems among 52 children with PANS who were Human Milk only (HMO), received formula, or had mixed feedings
  • PANS patients fed HMO reported fewer cases of growth problems, school performance problems or the need for school support, and a delay in the age of babbling/speaking compared to the other patients
  • Further studies needed to investigate the mechanisms underlying PANS role HMO may play in their short- and long-term neurodevelopment