Naturopath Keonie Moore shares in-depth clinical experience on managing Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS) with Ambassador Emma Sutherland. Together they define the key differences between PANDAS and PANS, as well as the the common triggers, signs and symptoms to help clinicians pinpoint the condition - including an overview of the research history backing this relatively newly understood condition. They also discuss the immune-based pathophysiology that not only involves the nervous system but centralises around gastrointestinal health, triggering systemic inflammation.

Keonie shares several components of her Moore method; a treatment plan where specific microbiome, nutrigenomic and pathology tests are recommended to help clinicians determine PANDAS and their therapeutic recommendations. Finally, Keonie details an in-depth, informative, and practical case study of a ten-year-old boy who had severe tic disorder, outlining her strategic approach to the case, therapeutic considerations and dosages, and ultimate outcome. The case study shows the determination of the patient, his family and the clinician in order to bring him back to health.

COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(00:50) Welcoming Keonie Moore

(01:30) Setting the scene on PANDAS

(05:21) Common presentations of PANDAS

(10:48) Key drivers of PANS and PANDAS

(13:48) A diagnosis of exclusion

(14:54) Can gut health be connected?

(18:24) Testing to determine the best clinical interventions

(24:20) Environmental drivers affecting gut bacteria populations

(28:08) NAC: mechanisms of action

(30:32) Nutrigenomics and how vitamin D impacts the gut microbiome

(33:20) Connections between iron deficiency and neurodevelopmental disorders

(38:11) Case study: 10 year old boy with tic disorder

(48:00) Keonie’s top tip for treating paediatric neurology

(50:10) The Moore Method

(51:17) Thanking Keonie and final remarks

Find today's transcript and show notes here:

https://www.bioceuticals.com.au/education/podcasts/understanding-paediatric-neurodevelopmental-disorders-a-focus-on-pandas-with-emma-sutherland-keonie-moore

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