Do Steroids Help Kids with PANS Recover Faster? A Closer Look
Dr. Kumar’s Take:
This large Stanford study looked at how well oral steroids work for kids with PANS or PANDAS. It found that corticosteroids helped shorten flares, especially when given early. Kids who took steroids had faster improvement and more durable relief. While not a cure, this approach may offer families a tool to get their child back to baseline faster, especially if used at the right time and for long enough. A well-designed clinical trial is still needed, but the results are promising.