SANE Sweden is proud to announce a two-day conference on PANS and PANDAS and related conditions will take place in Malmo, Sweden.

ANDAS AND PANS: What You Need to Know
PANDAS is the acronym for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. A diagnosis of PANDAS is considered when there is a close relationship between a strep infection and the onset or worsening of an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or a tic disorder. PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) is used to describe a larger class of acute onset OCD. Participants will learn about the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and effect of PANDAS and PANS in the school, home, and peer interactions from a pediatrician, nurse, parents, and a first-hand account from a student.

Azam Baig, MD, FAAP - South River Pediatrics

Barbara Obst, MSEd, BSN, NCSN - Specialized Health Care Interagency Collaboration Coordinator Kennedy Krieger Institute

More information will be posted at CABDA Facebook Page

Illinois PANS/PANDAS Advisory Council Summit

Autoimmune Encephalitis Post–Streptococcal Evaluation & Treatment - A Way Forward

Whether you think PANS/PANDAS is a Rare Disease or actually just rarely diagnosed, it is a day to educate people about PANS/PANDAS. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives.