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Brain areas involved with obsessive-compulsive disorder present different DNA methylation modulation

Published: Oct 30, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Research   |   No Comments

de Oliveira, K.C., Camilo, C., Gastaldi, V.D. et al. Brain areas involved with obsessive-compulsive disorder present different DNA methylation modulation. BMC Genom Data 22, 45 (2021). DOI:10.1186/s12863-021-00993-0 Confirms involvement of […]

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Disruptions and Adaptations in Family Functioning: A Study of Families’ Experiences with PANS/PANDAS

Published: Oct 22, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Research   |   No Comments

Dolce, J.L., LaRusso, M.D. & Abadia-Barrero, C. Disruptions and Adaptations in Family Functioning: A Study of Families’ Experiences with PANS/PANDAS. J Child Fam Stud (2021). DOI:10.1007/s10826-021-02101-3 Examined family functioning utilizing […]

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Answers to Anorexia: Master the Balance of Hope & Healing

Answers to Anorexia: Master the Balance of Hope & Healing

Published: Oct 18, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Books   |   Tags: Anorexia, Eating Restrictions  |   No Comments

by James Greenblatt, Ali Nakip MD, Jennifer C Dimino As mainstream medicine continues to ignore the proven relationship between nutrition and mental health, this book delivers lifesaving information. Dr. Greenblatt […]

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Mylie’s Lyme Story

Mylie’s Lyme Story

Published: Oct 11, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Books   |   Tags: Children's Book  |   No Comments

Mylie’s Lyme Story by Alexandra Castellano Meet Mylie, a young girl who is diagnosed with Lyme disease after a mysterious rash is found on her arm. With help from her […]

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”I Am Not Alone” – PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day 2021 with Gabriella True

”I Am Not Alone” – PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day 2021 with Gabriella True

Published: Oct 5, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Featured on Homepage, Podcasts   |   No Comments

Learning to Slay the Beasts Podcast Gabriella True, ASPIRE President, sits down with Sara German of Learning to Slay the Beasts Podcast, to talk all things PANS PANDAS and Autism. […]

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PANS PANDAS Research Highlights

PANS PANDAS Research Highlights

Published: Oct 2, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Featured on Homepage, Printables & Brochures   |   Tags: Awareness, Handout/Flyer  |   No Comments

Highlights of Key PANS PANDAS Research Download ASPIRE’s 4-page quick research reference handout.   Return to Research section PANS Research Return to Section: Handouts & Brochures

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Clinical Features in Patients With PANDAS/PANS and Therapeutic Approaches: A Retrospective Study

Published: Sep 30, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Research   |   No Comments

Rea I, Guido CA, Spalice A. Clinical Features in Patients With PANDAS/PANS and Therapeutic Approaches: A Retrospective Study. Frontiers in Neurology. Vol. 12, 2021. DOI=10.3389/fneur.2021.741176   62 patients with a clinical […]

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Postnatal immune activation causes social deficits in a mouse model of tuberous sclerosis: Role of microglia and clinical implications

Published: Sep 29, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Research   |   No Comments

Manuel F. López-Aranda, Ishanu Chattopadhya, Gayle M. Boxx, Elizabeth R. Fraley, Tawnie K. Silva, Miou Zhou, Miranda Phan, Isaiah Herrera, Sunrae Talomam Rochelle Mandanas, Karen Bach and Michael Gandal and […]

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Healing from PANDAS is possible

Healing from PANDAS is possible

Published: Sep 28, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Featured on Homepage, Personal Stories   |   No Comments

Carrie knows firsthand how much PANS PANDAS can take a toll on parents and the family. She shares her story to let other parents know there is light at the […]

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Handout – PANS PANDAS School Nurse Overview

Handout – PANS PANDAS School Nurse Overview

Published: Sep 20, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Featured on Homepage, Printables & Brochures, Schools & Educators   |   Tags: Awareness, Handout/Flyer  |   No Comments

This handout on School Nurse Information is the perfect accompaniment to the PANS PANDAS in the School Setting 2-page handout. We also have a 20-page toolkit PANS PANDAS School Impact & […]

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Handout – PANS in the School Setting

Handout – PANS in the School Setting

Published: Sep 20, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Featured on Homepage, Printables & Brochures, Schools & Educators   |   Tags: Awareness, Handout/Flyer  |   No Comments

This two-page handout on PANS PANDAS in the school setting is a perfect introduction to school staff and families. We also have a twenty-page toolkit PANS PANDAS School Impact & […]

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Using an Integrative Approach to Heal from PANS PANDAS

Using an Integrative Approach to Heal from PANS PANDAS

Published: Sep 12, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Featured on Homepage, Personal Stories   |   2 Comments

I asked my son if I could share his story with ASPIRE; he could help people. For the first time in a long time, he smiled and said he felt […]

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