1.Relation between temporal PRRT2 expression pattern and clinical progression of PRRT2-related paroxysmal disorders
Jiayuan ZHANG ; Kang LIU ; Jiayuan ZHAO ; Mengwen ZHANG ; Yanxun CHEN ; Cuishan WANG ; Ruifeng SHEN ; Na HE
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2025;24(3):275-279
Objective:To investigate the relation between temporal expression changes of proline-rich transmembrane protein 2 ( PRRT2) gene and clinical progression of PRRT2-related paroxysmal disorders (PRPDs). Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed; 19 patients with PRPDs admitted to Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from July 2021 to July 2024 were enrolled; their clinical data, including onset age and disease progression, were collected. Using Bgee database, the PRRT2 gene expressions in different age groups were analyzed to explore their relations with clinical progression. Results:Among the 19 patients, 8 were diagnosed as having infantile convulsion with choreoathetosis (ICCA), 1 patient as having infantile convulsion, and 10 as having paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD). Among patients with ICCA, the disease course was divided into two stages: in infantile period, it manifested as infantile convulsions at the onset, with an onset age of (5.75±1.03) months, ranged 4-7 months; in early childhood, no seizures were noted, enjoying a silent period and lasting for a period ranged 7-15 years; subsequently, the disease relapsed during adolescent, presenting as dyskinesia, with an onset age of (11.75±3.11) years, ranged 8-16 years. Among patients with PKD, onset age was (10.40±3.17) years, ranged 5-17 years. PRRT2 expression peaked before 1 year old, declined to the lowest level at 10 years old, and then gradually increased, reaching a second peak at 17 years old; PRRT2 expression demonstrated bimodal peaks during early childhood and adolescence. Conclusion:PRPDs progression shows a certain consistency with the temporal change of PRRT2 gene expression.
2.Relation between temporal PRRT2 expression pattern and clinical progression of PRRT2-related paroxysmal disorders
Jiayuan ZHANG ; Kang LIU ; Jiayuan ZHAO ; Mengwen ZHANG ; Yanxun CHEN ; Cuishan WANG ; Ruifeng SHEN ; Na HE
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2025;24(3):275-279
Objective:To investigate the relation between temporal expression changes of proline-rich transmembrane protein 2 ( PRRT2) gene and clinical progression of PRRT2-related paroxysmal disorders (PRPDs). Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed; 19 patients with PRPDs admitted to Department of Neurology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from July 2021 to July 2024 were enrolled; their clinical data, including onset age and disease progression, were collected. Using Bgee database, the PRRT2 gene expressions in different age groups were analyzed to explore their relations with clinical progression. Results:Among the 19 patients, 8 were diagnosed as having infantile convulsion with choreoathetosis (ICCA), 1 patient as having infantile convulsion, and 10 as having paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD). Among patients with ICCA, the disease course was divided into two stages: in infantile period, it manifested as infantile convulsions at the onset, with an onset age of (5.75±1.03) months, ranged 4-7 months; in early childhood, no seizures were noted, enjoying a silent period and lasting for a period ranged 7-15 years; subsequently, the disease relapsed during adolescent, presenting as dyskinesia, with an onset age of (11.75±3.11) years, ranged 8-16 years. Among patients with PKD, onset age was (10.40±3.17) years, ranged 5-17 years. PRRT2 expression peaked before 1 year old, declined to the lowest level at 10 years old, and then gradually increased, reaching a second peak at 17 years old; PRRT2 expression demonstrated bimodal peaks during early childhood and adolescence. Conclusion:PRPDs progression shows a certain consistency with the temporal change of PRRT2 gene expression.
3.Experience of kinesiophobia in patients with bone transport technique:a qualitative study
Muchen ZHANG ; Huijuan SONG ; Chenghe QIN ; Jinghua YANG ; Zilu LIANG ; Cuishan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(22):2753-2759
Objective To understand the real experience of kinesiophobia in patients after bone transport technique,providing references for taking targeted nursing interventions to alleviate kinesiophobia of patients.Methods Purposive sampling method was employed to select 15 patients who underwent bone transport technique in the Department of Traumatic Orthopedics in a tertiary A hospital in Guangdong Province from October to December 2023 as the research subjects.Phenomenological research method was utilized to conduct semi-structured interviews with the patients,and Colaizzi 7-step analysis method was applied for data analysis and theme extraction.Results A total of 3 themes and 11 sub-themes were extracted,including the existence of negative psychological experience(fear and concern regarding exercise,excessive alarm in response to pain,helplessness and sadness about the change of life,persistent reflection on past experiences,anxiety and confusion about the future),facing the dilemma of physiological symptoms(pain and discomfort,fatigue and disturbed sleep),taking diversified coping approaches(selecting avoidance strategies,conducting self-adjustment,seeking kinesiophobia related knowledge and exercise guidance,acquiring social support).Conclusion The experience of kinesiophobia in patients after bone transport technique is complex and varied.Medical and nursing staff should prioritize the psychological relief of patients after bone transport technique,pay attention to the assessment and management of kinesiophobia related symptom,provide professional guidance and assist with multi-dimensional support to help patients reduce the experience of kinesiophobia and promote recovery of patients.

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