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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

 

DIAGNOSTICS, DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT OF PANDAS SYNDROME: DESCRIPTION OF THE CASE

DIAGNOSTICS, DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT OF PANDAS SYNDROME: DESCRIPTION OF THE CASE. Mukhtorjonova Khusnigul Nodirbekovna, Elmurodova Zarina Aslanovna. Matkarimova Dilnoza Doniyorovna, Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute. ISSN: 2776-0960 Volume 2, Issue 6, June 2021

The analysis of this clinical case demonstrates the existence of a group of patients with a good therapeutic response to the administration of immunoglobulins and antibiotics. The mechanisms of development and course of this condition are not fully understood and require further research.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Functional Urinary Disorders: A Fortuitous Association?

Ng QX, Lim YL, Loke W, Yeo WS, Chee KT. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Functional Urinary Disorders: A Fortuitous Association? Behavioral Sciences. 2021; 11(6):89. DOI: 10.3390/bs11060089

  • Patients with OC symptoms appeared to have increased occurrence of functional urinary symptoms, e.g., overactive bladder, increase in urgency, frequency, incontinence and enuresis.
  • This is even more common amongst patients with PANS and PANDAS, as only OCD