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    Wiley ; 2001
    In:  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Vol. 49, No. 10 ( 2001-10), p. 1341-1345
    In: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Wiley, Vol. 49, No. 10 ( 2001-10), p. 1341-1345
    Abstract: The extensive use of benzodiazepines has been a concern of healthcare providers and policy makers in Canada and around the world. The purpose of this study was to examine temporal trends in benzodiazepine prescriptions dispensed in older people from 1993–1998. DESIGN: Retrospective population‐based cross‐sectional study using administrative databases. SETTING: Ontario, Canada. PARTICIPANTS: The over 1 million residents of Ontario age 65 and older covered by the provincial universal drug benefit program. MEASUREMENTS: The main outcome measures were the prevalence, overall and with respect to age and gender, of benzodiazepine prescriptions dispensed and the ratio of the number of people to whom short‐ versus long‐acting benzodiazepine prescriptions were dispensed in each study year. The annual rates of switching to other psychotropic agents were examined for those patients that discontinued filling benzodiazepine prescriptions. RESULTS: The annual prevalence of benzodiazepine prescriptions dispensed decreased consistently over time (25.1% in 1993 to 22.5% in 1998; P 〈 .001). Benzodiazepine dispensing prevalence increased with increasing age (approximately 20% of those age 65 to 69 to approximately 30% of those age ≥85; P 〈 .001) and more females than males received the medication (relative risk = 1.50, 95% confidence interval = 1.49–1.51). The ratio of short‐ to long‐acting benzodiazepine prescriptions filled increased over time (3.6 in 1993 to 5.8 in 1998; P 〈 .001), in line with guideline recommendations. Rates of switching to antidepressants increased over time (8.5% in 1993 to 10.2% in 1998; P 〈 .001), whereas switching to barbiturates was consistently low (0.12%; P = .403). CONCLUSION: The prevalence of benzodiazepine therapy for older people in Ontario has steadily declined between 1993 and 1998. There is a trend of dispensing relatively more short‐acting than long‐acting benzodiazepines and of replacing benzodiazepines with antidepressants in older people without a remarkable increase in barbiturate consumption. These findings suggest that, without undue regulation, physicians are making progress in the prescribing of benzodiazepine therapy on the basis of current knowledge available. J Am Geriatr Soc 49:1341–1345, 2001.
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    ISSN: 0002-8614 , 1532-5415
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2001
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    Wiley ; 1994
    In:  American Journal of Medical Genetics Vol. 54, No. 4 ( 1994-12-15), p. 391-397
    In: American Journal of Medical Genetics, Wiley, Vol. 54, No. 4 ( 1994-12-15), p. 391-397
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    ISSN: 0148-7299 , 1096-8628
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    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 1994
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    In: Movement Disorders, Wiley, Vol. 37, No. 3 ( 2022-03), p. 545-552
    Abstract: Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD) is the most common type of paroxysmal dyskinesias. Only one‐third of PKD patients are attributed to proline‐rich transmembrane protein 2 ( PRRT2 ) mutations. Objective We aimed to explore the potential causative gene for PKD. Methods A cohort of 196 PRRT2 ‐negative PKD probands were enrolled for whole‐exome sequencing (WES). Gene Ranking, Identification and Prediction Tool, a method of case–control analysis, was applied to identify the candidate genes. Another 325 PRRT2 ‐negative PKD probands were subsequently screened with Sanger sequencing. Results Transmembrane Protein 151 ( TMEM151A) variants were mainly clustered in PKD patients compared with the control groups. 24 heterozygous variants were detected in 25 of 521 probands (frequency = 4.80%), including 18 missense and 6 nonsense mutations. In 29 patients with TMEM151A variants, the ratio of male to female was 2.63:1 and the mean age of onset was 12.93 ± 3.15 years. Compared with PRRT2 mutation carriers, TMEM151A ‐related PKD were more common in sporadic PKD patients with pure phenotype. There was no significant difference in types of attack and treatment outcome between TMEM151A ‐positive and PRRT2 ‐positive groups. Conclusions We consolidated mutations in TMEM151A causing PKD with the aid of case–control analysis of a large‐scale WES data, which broadens the genotypic spectrum of PKD. TMEM151A ‐related PKD were more common in sporadic cases and tended to present as pure phenotype with a late onset. Extensive functional studies are needed to enhance our understanding of the pathogenesis of TMEM151A ‐related PKD. © 2021 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
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    ISSN: 0885-3185 , 1531-8257
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    Publication Date: 2022
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    In: Movement Disorders, Wiley, Vol. 35, No. 8 ( 2020-08), p. 1428-1437
    Abstract: Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia is a spectrum of involuntary dyskinetic disorders with high clinical and genetic heterogeneity. Mutations in proline‐rich transmembrane protein 2 have been identified as the major pathogenic factor. Objectives We analyzed 600 paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia patients nationwide who were identified by the China Paroxysmal Dyskinesia Collaborative Group to summarize the clinical phenotypes and genetic features of paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia in China and to provide new thoughts on diagnosis and therapy. Methods The China Paroxysmal Dyskinesia Collaborative Group was composed of departments of neurology from 22 hospitals. Clinical manifestations and proline‐rich transmembrane protein 2 screening results were recorded using unified paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia registration forms. Genotype‐phenotype correlation analyses were conducted in patients with and without proline‐rich transmembrane protein 2 mutations. High‐knee exercises were applied in partial patients as a new diagnostic test to induce attacks. Results Kinesigenic triggers, male predilection, dystonic attacks, aura, complicated forms of paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia, clustering in patients with family history, and dramatic responses to antiepileptic treatment were the prominent features in this multicenter study. Clinical analysis showed that proline‐rich transmembrane protein 2 mutation carriers were prone to present at a younger age and have longer attack duration, bilateral limb involvement, choreic attacks, a complicated form of paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia, family history, and more forms of dyskinesia. The new high‐knee‐exercise test efficiently induced attacks and could assist in diagnosis. Conclusions We propose recommendations regarding diagnostic criteria for paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia based on this large clinical study of paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia. The findings offered some new insights into the diagnosis and treatment of paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia and might help in building standardized paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia clinical evaluations and therapies. © 2020 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
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