September 6, 2025
Georgia PANS PANDAS Action Updates
SB5 Passes! Bill SB 5 – Status Update Bill Language: Read PDF Note: Key details begin in Part II, Section 2-1 Passed: 04/04/2025 A BILL to be entitled an Act...
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Fifteen Years Misdiagnosed: My PANS Journey
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains references to self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and substance use. Mature audiences only. ⚠️ A young adult endured years of psychiatric hospitalizations,...
August 18, 2025
Michigan PANS PANDAS Updates
Current Legislative Action Please visit the MI PANS/PANDAS Alliance to stay updated on how you can take legislative action in Michigan. If you are a Michigan parent of a...
August 12, 2025
Joint Rebutttal Statement to the AAP
Joint Rebuttal to the American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report on PANS (12/16/24)...
August 8, 2025
Mastering the Art of Swallowing Pills: A Step-by-Step Guide
Swallowing pills can be intimidating for many, especially for those with PANS PANDAS due to OCD, sensory issues, anxiety, or difficulty swallowing. The good news is that with some practice...
July 30, 2025
Nebraska PANS PANDAS Awareness
🌿 In May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, our Nebraska State Leads—Grace Troupe and Elizabeth Fandl—joined Where There’s a Will Foundation for their annual mental health awareness walk...
Serum zonulin level in autistic children and its relation to severity of symptoms a case-control study
Sonbol, H.M., Abdelmawgoud, A.S., El-kady, N.M. et al. Serum zonulin level in autistic children and its relation to severity of symptoms a case-control study. Sci Rep 15, 27802 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-11420-0
- Findings: Children with autism had significantly higher serum zonulin levels (avg. 73 ng/ml) vs. neurotypical controls (avg. 22 ng/ml).
- Correlation: Higher zonulin levels were strongly associated with greater symptom severity (r = 0.9).
- Mechanism: Zonulin regulates tight junctions in the intestinal and blood–brain barriers; elevated levels increase permeability (“leaky gut”), promoting systemic and neuroinflammation.
- Relevance to PANS/PANDAS: Similar barrier dysfunction and inflammation may contribute to symptom flares following infections or immune triggers.
June 19, 2025
Virginia PANS PANDAS Updates
Virginia PANS PANDAS Updates Virginia Alliance for PANS/PANDAS Action (VA4PA) is leading legislative efforts. Please contact them directly for more information. Their website is VA4PA and...
May 8, 2025
New York/Connecticut ChitChat Meet Up
In-Person - Danbury, CT - Thursday, June 12 - 10:00am-12:00pm...