Breastfeeding in Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome: An Italian Observational Study

Murciano M, Biancone DM, De Luca F, Piras MD, Guido CA, Spalice A. Breastfeeding in Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome: An Italian Observational Study. Frontiers in Pediatrics. Vol 9. 2021. DOI:10.3389/fped.2021.682108

  • Looks at neurodevelopmental evolution and problems among 52 children with PANS who were Human Milk only (HMO), received formula, or had mixed feedings
  • PANS patients fed HMO reported fewer cases of growth problems, school performance problems or the need for school support, and a delay in the age of babbling/speaking compared to the other patients
  • Further studies needed to investigate the mechanisms underlying PANS role HMO may play in their short- and long-term neurodevelopment

 

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