The impact of cognitive impairment on patient activation and their value in self-management among COPD patients.

Objectives: To examine the impact of the interaction between cognitive function and patient activation on self-management behaviors among COPD patients.

Methods: We conducted a study of 331 COPD patients. Cognitive function and patient activation were evaluated at baseline, relevant information on social demography and diseases was collected simultaneously.

CircRFX3 contributes to glioma progression through the circRFX3-miR-1179/miR-1229-VASP axis.

Background: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are implicated in the carcinogenesis of human cancers. However, the functional roles of circRFX3 in glioma are not elucidated.

Methods: Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay was performed for the levels of circRFX3, RFX3, miR-1179, miR-1229 and vasodilator stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP).