Comparative efficacy of pharmacological interventions on metabolic and hormonal outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome: a Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized controlled trials.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder associated with metabolic and hormonal abnormalities. This study aimed to evaluate the comparative efficacy of pharmacological interventions on these outcomes.

Methods: We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing pharmacological treatments for PCOS.

Breath Qigong Improves Recognition in Seniors With Vascular Cognitive Impairment.

Context: Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) or vascular dementia is widely considered to be the second-most-common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, accounting for 20% of cases. Little is known about the effectiveness of breath qigong for seniors suffering from VCI or dementia.

Objectives: For seniors with VCI, the study aimed to compare the benefits of qigong practice, cognitive training, and qigong practice + cognitive training in improving cognitive function, memory, executive function, and daily problem-solving ability.

Circulating microRNAs in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Aim: To explore the pattern of expression of circulating miRNAs in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Materials And Methods: Microarray and qRT-PCR were used to investigate circulating miRNAs in PCOS during clinical diagnosis. The targets of dys-regulated miRNAs were predicted using bioinformatics, followed by function and pathway analysis using the databases of Gene Ontology and the KEGG pathway.