APP Grand Rounds February 2026- Clinical Decision Making in Children with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS): A Decade of Advances

Monday, February 23, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Livestreamed

This lecture provides an overview of the APP role in pediatric rheumatology, with a focus on the complex diagnosis and management of PANS/PANDAS. Given the rarity and evolving evidence surrounding PANS/PANDAS, the session emphasizes evidence-based assessment, appropriate diagnostic workups, treatment options, and interprofessional collaboration. By the end of this session, learners will gain knowledge of the core clinical features, differential diagnoses, and evidence-based management of PANS/PANDAS.

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1. Participants will be distinguish PANS/PANDAS from other childhood-onset OCD/tics disorders
2. Participants will create a treatment plan for new onset PANDAS management
3. Participants will be able to counsel families on behavioral strategies to support patients and families during flare episodes
4. Acknowledge the potential impact and consequences of implicit bias when evaluating a patient who presents with PANS/PANDAS

AAPA- American Academy of Physician Assistants Category 1 CME credit(s) (1.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center contact hour(s) (1.00 hours), CA BRN - California Board of Registered Nurses contact hour(s) (1.00 hours), General Attendance (1.00 hours)

1. Stanford Health Care is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).  Provider Number CEP12165.
2. Stanford Health Care is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 
3. Stanford Health Care has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit to participants in the Regularly Scheduled Series entitled "Stanford Medicine Children's Health and Stanford Medicine Health Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Grand Rounds". Approval is valid from 1/26/2026 to 12/28/2026. AAPA reference number: CME-2014830. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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2/23/2026 12:00:00 PM	APP Grand Rounds February 2026- Clinical Decision Making in Children with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS): A Decade of Advances 2/23/2026 12:00:00 PM 2/23/2026 1:00:00 PM 6 Livestreamed False MM/DD/YYYY	APP Grand Rounds February 2026- Clinical Decision Making in Children with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS): A Decade of Advances This lecture provides an overview of the APP role in pediatric rheumatology, with a focus on the complex diagnosis and management of PANS/PANDAS. Given the rarity and evolving evidence surrounding PANS/PANDAS, the session emphasizes evidence-based assessment, appropriate diagnostic workups, treatment options, and interprofessional collaboration. By the end of this session, learners will gain knowledge of the core clinical features, differential diagnoses, and evidence-based management of PANS/PANDAS. Click here to join Zoom Meeting. Location: Livestreamed Specialties: All Specialties