NeuroimmuneFoundation
@NeuroimmuneFDN
Neuroimmune Foundation, formerly known as The Foundation For Children with Neuroimmune Disorders
"Conclusion: Choosing the optimal immunomodulatory treatment pathway for the patient with PANS/PANDAS requires consideration of the disease severity and trajectory, as well as an understanding of the PANS symptoms in the broader context of infection and inflammatory disease. The…
Overview of Treatment of Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.10…
"Discussion: The recommended diagnostic workup for youth with suspected PANS presented here represents a consensus of the expert panel assembled. It is not intended to be algorithmic; therefore, clinicians should use these guidelines along with their best judgment. Although we…
"Discussion: Proposed pediatric AE criteria are intended to address differences in clinical presentations, paraclinical findings, and autoantibody profiles between children and adults. The accompanying algorithm aims to guide diagnostic workup and facilitate earlier initiation of…
"Abstract: Inflammatory brain disease may initially present as a mental health change. Prompt diagnosis and treatment improves patient outcomes. Thus, it is paramount that psychiatrists and other mental health providers caring for infants, children, and adolescents understand and…
We have a large library of free webinars for parents, patients, therapists, and clinicians on our website. This one was recorded previously for CME and covers a topic that impacts a substantial subset of patients with PANS.
Complex case? Join us. This is an ongoing opportunity for physicians to consult face-to-face virtually with leading experts in the field of neuroimmunology and immunopsychiatry including PANS and PANDAS. The consultation panel meet as part of our ECHO sessions. Physicians…
"Conclusions and Relevance: High or increasing trajectories of addictive use of social media, mobile phones, or video games were common in early adolescents. Both high and increasing addictive screen use trajectories were associated with suicidal behaviors and ideation and worse…
Happy to share one of several articles published in our Special Issue in Developmental Neuroscience. karger.com/dne/article/do…
"Naproxen, adjunct to fluoxetine, outperformed adjunctive placebo in treating obsession and total symptoms of OCD patients in a safe and tolerable manner." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/pc…
Navigating skepticism surrounding Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) can be challenging. Our website offers a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to address doubts with credible resources and research. Whether you’re a caregiver, medical professional,…
Our second Special Issue in Developmental Neuroscience has been published. All are open access so we hope you'll share! karger.com/dne/article/do…