Rao, A.P., Patro, D. The Intricate Dance of Infections and Autoimmunity: An Interesting Paradox. Indian J Pediatr (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-023-04928-8 Besides genetic susceptibility, infections due to viruses, bacteria and protozoa have […]
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Missouri Legislative Action is lead by Annie Ham at Missouri PANS/PANDAS Coalition. Please contact her directly to become involved in legislative advocacy in Missouri. Please see below for Bill information […]
Read moreGolovchenko M, Opelka J, Vancova M, Sehadova H, Kralikova V, Dobias M, Raska M, Krupka M, Sloupenska K, Rudenko N. Concurrent Infection of the Human Brain with Multiple Borrelia Species. […]
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Massachusetts PANS PANDAS Updates For all updates and more information: Please follow the Massachusetts PANS/PANDAS Legislation Facebook page. How to talk to your state representative https://aspire.care/get-involved/pans-pandas-legislation Find your State […]
Read moreL Leonardi, G Lorenzetti, R Carsetti, E P Moratari, CA Guido, AM Zicari, E Forster-Waldl, L Loffredo, M Duse, A Spalice. Immunological Characterization of an Italian PANDAS Cohort. Front. Pediatr. […]
Read moreTona JT, Ash J, Brown E, Campagna C, Kostek K, Lawton E, Rieth A, Tomita M. Caregiver Burden, Stress, and Relationship Cohesion Among Self-Identified Caregivers of Children with Pediatric Acute-Onset […]
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Some kids have OCD symptoms due to an umbrella of issues under PANDAS/PANS. Research is showing that inflammation in the brain can impact mental health and cause neuropsychiatric symptoms, including […]
Read moreHardin H, Shao W, Bernstein JA. An updated review of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with Streptococcus/pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, also known as idiopathic autoimmune encephalitis: What the allergist should […]
Read moreDenise Calaprice-Whitty, Angela Tang, and Janice Tona.Factors Associated with Symptom Persistence in PANS: Part II—Presenting Features, Medical Comorbidities, and IVIG Treatment History.Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.Nov 2023.365-377.http://doi.org/10.1089/cap.2023.0023 Significant relationships […]
Read moreCalaprice-Whitty D, Tang A, Tona J. Factors Associated with Symptom Persistence in PANS: Part I-Access to Care. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2023 Nov;33(9):356-364. doi: 10.1089/cap.2023.0022. Epub 2023 Oct 30. PMID: […]
Read moreLa Bella S, Scorrano G, Rinaldi M, Di Ludovico A, Mainieri F, Attanasi M, Spalice A, Chiarelli F, Breda L. Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS): Myth […]
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Presentation Details PANS/PANDAS Symptoms and Solutions in the School Setting: An Overview for the School Nurse Presenter: Gabriella True, ASPIRE President Addendum Topic: Massachusetts Legislative Update on PANS/PANDAS Presenter: […]
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