February 8, 2026
Abrupt-Onset Eating Restriction in PANS
Kapphahn C, Peet B, Gao J, Chan A, Farhadian B, Ma M, Silverman M, Tran P, Schlenk N, Thienemann M, Frankovich J. Sudden Onset Disordered Eating Behaviors and Appetite...
Symptoms
February 8, 2026
Neuroinflammation and Immune Pathways in Tourette Syndrome
Wu, X., Hao, J., Jiang, K. et al. Neuroinflammation and pathways that contribute to tourette syndrome. Ital J Pediatr 51, 63 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-025-01874-3 A 2025 narrative review...
February 8, 2026
Deeper Dive: Streptococcal Involvement in PANDAS
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) is a neuropsychiatric syndrome that develops after a Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep)...
February 7, 2026
Arthritis in Children with Psychiatric Deterioration: What This Case Series Shows
Arthritis in Children with Psychiatric Deterioration: What This Case Series Shows Ma M, Sandberg J, Farhadian B, Silverman M, Xie Y, Thienemann M, Frankovich J. Arthritis in Children with Psychiatric...
February 7, 2026
When PANS and IBD Co-Occur: What This Case Series Suggests
When PANS and IBD Co-Occur: What This Case Series Suggests Tang AW, Swedo SE, Pasternack M, Murphy T, et al. Eight cases of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome: clinical characteristics....
February 7, 2026
Neurological Soft Signs in PANS
In this study, neurological soft signs (NSS) are defined as subtle neurological examination findings that may reflect dysfunction in motor coordination and movement regulation, particularly related...
January 9, 2026
Pediatric Long COVID: Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
Children and adolescents typically experience mild or asymptomatic acute COVID-19. However, a significant subset develop persistent symptoms, commonly termed long COVID or post-COVID condition....
January 8, 2026
Stuttering and Post-Streptococcal Neuroimmune Conditions: An Emerging and Underrecognized Connection
Fidan T, Ceyhan S, Fidan V. Streptococcal Serology in Children With Stuttering. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. 2024;104(8):513-515. April 19, 2024. doi:10.1177/01455613241244946 Stuttering and...
January 8, 2026
Association of PANS With Microstructural Brain Differences on Diffusion MRI
Association of PANS With Microstructural Brain Differences on Diffusion MRI Study: Zheng J, Frankovich J, McKenna ES, et al. Association of Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome With...
When Everything Changes Overnight: A Parent’s Journey Through PANS/PANDAS
Read more about one family’s story and what PANS/PANDAS really looks like, written by ANAD Community Member and ASPIRE’s Midwest Lead and Restricted Eating Lead, Breanne Failor One day, your...
April 17, 2025
PANS & Eating Disorder/Food Restrictions & Toolkits/Handouts
PANS PANDAS & Eating Disorders/Food Restrictions – Full Packet of Recent studies and Flyer. Please note that the Flyer is also available in two poster sizes...
February 14, 2025
Resources for Eating Restrictions in PANS/PANDAS
Restricted eating, including Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), is a common yet complex challenge for individuals with PANS/PANDAS. Families and patients often struggle to find...