Lack of recognition of PANDAS/PANS is a problem internationaly. https://t.co/ia39N2PKWa
A new piece by me describes the growing consensus that the condition seems to be driven by an autoimmune reaction that targets regions of the brain
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Strep and other infections can trigger acute and dramatic mood and behavior distress. Be aware of the symptoms for PANS/PANDAS. Learn more at https://t.co/PIqg2c0xtz. #OCD#ARFID#anxiety#mentalhealth
"...first study to assess prevalence rates of PANS...within a pediatric eating disorder sample. Over half (52%) of new cases met PANS criteria..."
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@RaeofSunshine79 @ChildHealthCan I'm glad you are able to make it work! I can't swing it in-person this year, but will be online when I'm not in class.
PANS/PANDAS may impact a student's performance at school. The gravity of symptoms can vary from none while the child is in remission to handwriting changes, loss of math skills, and memory issues. https://t.co/vfvAS1oHLI
@PANDASPPN Be willing to reach out to other physician(s) who have experience treating if you're unsure. Families may seem desperate or traumatized...because they are
Looking forward to hearing @charlotterwayne defend her PhD dissertation on transcriptome changes in microglia and brain endothelial cells that occur after S. Pyogenes infections, the contribution of IL-17A & GM-CSF and the relationship to the human disease (PANDAS).#pandas
Diane Palmer @NurseDiane2020 uses her new status as @BJNursing "Nurse of the Year" to call for increased awareness of little recognized condition in children in efforts to improve their treatment and outcomes. #PANS#PANDAS https://t.co/rhLjSRojSI
When should you CONSIDER PANS/PANDAS?
Some children experience an abrupt and dramatic onset of psychological distress following an infection. Learn how to evaluate your patient and determine the best course of treatment. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
https://t.co/8qPt0GETPv
American Academy of Neurology publishes a response
by 14 leading clinicians & researchers to a recent article on the association of Group A Streptococcal infections and the onset of tics. @GreenJournal@theEXPANDAssoc https://t.co/4bkosPYMgg #PANS#PANDAS#OCD#tics#strep