The PACE Foundation

The PACE Foundation The Pediatric Autoimmune neurologiCal rEsearch (PACE) Foundation, is a national non-profit patient organization dedicated to researching these disorders.

According to a recent CDC report, between 13%-20% of all school age children in the United States suffer from a mental disorder in a given year. Given that base, the experts at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) indicated that a significant portion of these mental disorders (approximately 20%) are caused by Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorders. In other words, the number of scho

ol age children in the United States affected by these autoimmune neurological disorders is projected to be between 1.8 million to 2.9 million children. Searching for Solutions

Diseases that fall under the Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorder syndrome include Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS), Sydenham’s Chorea and Autoimmune Encephalitis (AE). Individuals affected by Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorders often find it difficult to receive proper diagnosis, treatment and specialized healthcare. The length of time between onset of symptoms and diagnosis can unfortunately take many years, but with early diagnosis and appropriate therapies, many patients diagnosed with a Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorders can live healthy, productive and nearly symptom-free lives.

Healing happens.
02/20/2026

Healing happens.

Recruited on Instagram by Elana Meyers Taylor, the Notre Dame track champion only took up bobsled last year. It’s far from the biggest challenge she’s overcome.

02/10/2026

Jadin O'Brien battled a rare disease called PANDAS, was a star heptathlete and now an Olympic bobsledder

02/05/2026

Aetna has updated its medical policy to include PANS/PANDAS, allowing coverage when IVIG is considered a medically necessary treatment.

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01/22/2026

Please share this far and wide!

In our latest CME webinar, Dr. Juliette Madan equips psychiatrists with practical tools to recognize the signs of the neuroinflammatory conditions, PANS/PANDAS, conduct effective evaluations, and support evidence-informed treatment planning. Watch now at https://pandasppn.org/cme.

12/16/2025

In an observational study, teens who took the antibiotic doxycycline, which is a common prescription for acne, had a reduced risk of developing schizophrenia. Because this is an observational study, we don't yet know the mechanism, but doxycycline can cross the blood-brain barrier (and affect the gut microbiome, as well), and has also previously been linked with better life outcomes for schizophrenia survivors. https://www.sciencealert.com/common-acne-medication-linked-with-30-lower-schizophrenia-risk

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12/04/2025

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations on the use of vaccines in the civilian ...

Always pay attention to the immune impact.
11/06/2025

Always pay attention to the immune impact.

Antibiotic Doxycycline May Cut Schizophrenia Risk

New research suggests that the antibiotic doxycycline may have unexpected protective effects against schizophrenia.

Adolescents who received the drug were substantially less likely to develop the disorder later in life, possibly due to doxycycline’s influence on brain inflammation and development.

The study highlights inflammation as a key factor in schizophrenia risk and points to the potential of repurposing safe, existing drugs for prevention.

While the data are observational, the results open promising new directions for mental health research.

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