This blog post intends to provide an extra layer of scientific detail to explain how Dr. Irene Pedersen and her team use stem cells to build human blood vessels in 3D. Please read the PANDAS Network funding announcement of Dr. Pedersen’s work for the introduction to this article. Using Inducible Stem Cells to Model the… Continue reading 3D Stem Cell Model Explained
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Eye Tic Causes in Kids | 9 Little-known Triggers
Learn the lesser-known eye tic causes in kids for proper treatment. From PANDAS/PANS to vitamin deficiencies, we’ll explore the surprising factors and offer tips for managing symptoms.
PANDAS Families Are Acting as Citizen Scientists to Find Genetic Link With Strep
PANDAS Network has followed over 200 families for over a decade. Now genetics are being analyzed with Dr. Dritan Agalliu, neuroscientist at the Columbia University Medical Center, on a groundbreaking new PANDAS study. At PANDAS Network, one of our main goals is to help spread education and awareness about PANDAS/PANS. That’s why we’re excited to… Continue reading PANDAS Families Are Acting as Citizen Scientists to Find Genetic Link With Strep
Top Two Challenges Teachers Face With Students Who Have PANDAS/PANS
Children who have PANDAS/PANS and their families face many challenges, one of which is determining how children with these conditions can continue to function at school. The classroom can be a stressful place for a child with PANDAS, and their newfound symptoms can cause them to struggle in ways they never have before or experience… Continue reading Top Two Challenges Teachers Face With Students Who Have PANDAS/PANS
What To Do After a PANDAS Diagnosis
Managing a PANDAS/PANS diagnosis can be challenging. Learn more about the steps you need to take after your child receives a diagnosis. If someone in your family is affected by PANDAS or PANS, you likely faced a long journey searching for answers about your child’s symptoms. You’ve also likely spent lots of time researching the… Continue reading What To Do After a PANDAS Diagnosis
History of PANDAS/PANS and PANDAS Network
When was PANDAS discovered, and why was the PANDAS Network founded? PANDAS/PANS is relatively new in the medical world. There are many misunderstandings when it comes to these conditions, which leads to misdiagnosis and stigma. We’re here to shed some light on the history of PANDAS disease and offer some background on the PANDAS Network,… Continue reading History of PANDAS/PANS and PANDAS Network