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Posted on March 23, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
This panel discussion brought together leading experts on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS).
Updated on March 23, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
A panel of three young adults share their personal experiences with PANDAS and PANS, highlighting the emotional impact of such insidious conditions. They discuss the challenges faced regarding the abrupt changes in their personal life goals;… Read More
Updated on March 9, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
Dr. Beth Latimer discusses the use of advanced treatments for infection-associated neurological conditions, including PANDAS and PANS. She covers the use of NSAIDs, steroids, IVIG, plasmapheresis, and rituximab, highlighting the benefits and risks of each approach…. Read More
Updated on March 3, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
Dr. John Gaitanis’ presentation explores the connection between autism, epilepsy, and immune-related disorders like PANS/PANDAS. He discusses how children with autism who experience regression—often dismissed as a natural part of the condition—may actually be undergoing an… Read More
Updated on March 2, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
Dr. Mark Pasternack, Chief of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit at Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB), highlights the complexities in diagnosing and treating PANS and PANDAS, stressing the need for better recognition in the medical field. He… Read More
Updated on February 18, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
Andrew Weinstein, Master of Ceremony, opens the event with a heartfelt welcome, sharing his personal ties to Alex Manfull. Susan Manfull, PhD, Executive Director, highlights the need for early diagnosis and treatment of PANDAS, urging attendees… Read More
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Presentation 7: Clinical Panel
Posted on March 23, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
This panel discussion brought together leading experts on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS).
Presentation 6 (Audio only): Young Adult Panel Discussion: The Person at the Center of the Illness
Updated on March 23, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
A panel of three young adults share their personal experiences with PANDAS and PANS, highlighting the emotional impact of such insidious conditions. They discuss the challenges faced regarding the abrupt changes in their personal life goals;… Read More
Presentation 4: Advanced Treatments: Steroids, Plasmapheresis, IVIG, and Rituximab
Updated on March 9, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
Dr. Beth Latimer discusses the use of advanced treatments for infection-associated neurological conditions, including PANDAS and PANS. She covers the use of NSAIDs, steroids, IVIG, plasmapheresis, and rituximab, highlighting the benefits and risks of each approach…. Read More
Presentation 5: Autism, Epilepsy, and Aggression: How Are They Related to PANS?
Updated on March 3, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
Dr. John Gaitanis’ presentation explores the connection between autism, epilepsy, and immune-related disorders like PANS/PANDAS. He discusses how children with autism who experience regression—often dismissed as a natural part of the condition—may actually be undergoing an… Read More
Presentation 3: Triggers of Neuropsychiatric Deteriorations: What Keeps an Infectious Disease Doctor Up at Night?
Updated on March 2, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
Dr. Mark Pasternack, Chief of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit at Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB), highlights the complexities in diagnosing and treating PANS and PANDAS, stressing the need for better recognition in the medical field. He… Read More
Presentation 2: Recognizing and Providing Early Treatment of PANDAS/PANS
Updated on February 21, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
The presentation provides an overview of early recognition and treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). Key points include: PANDAS and PANS are characterized by the… Read More
Presentation 1: Welcome
Updated on February 18, 2025 by bmanfull@comcast.net
Andrew Weinstein, Master of Ceremony, opens the event with a heartfelt welcome, sharing his personal ties to Alex Manfull. Susan Manfull, PhD, Executive Director, highlights the need for early diagnosis and treatment of PANDAS, urging attendees… Read More