Research from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has suggested a model called the pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection, or PANDAS, which has

a. been proven.
b. resulted in several law suits against hospitals.
c. not yet been supported or refuted by strong evidence.
d. been considered to be the result of pseudoscience with no evidence to support it.


Answer: c.

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