2 citations
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January 2006 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology” In this study of sheep across various breeds and ages, researchers found that Trichophyton mentagrophytes caused severe dermatophytosis, especially affecting young Shahbadi sheep during winter, leading to notable anemia and skin lesions.
10 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of clinical sleep medicine” This study found that transgender or gender-nonconforming youth experience higher odds of sleep disorders compared to cisgender peers, but gender-affirming therapy may reduce these odds.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of clinical sleep medicine” This study reports a rare case where severe vitamin B12 deficiency was identified as the cause of excessive daytime sleepiness, which resolved after vitamin B12 replenishment.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that for obese patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, concurrent type 2 diabetes is linked to worsened metabolic but milder reproductive aspects of PCOS and does not hinder the return to regular menstruation one year after surgery.
98 citations
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May 2016 in “Genes” This review explains the genetic diversity of sheep wool keratin-associated protein genes and explores how this variation might be leveraged for selective breeding to enhance wool fiber traits.
53 citations
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July 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Dfl mutation in mice causes poor sebaceous gland function and complete hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Animals” This study concluded that thyroid atrophy, alopecia, and hyperkeratosis in sheep are associated with deficiencies in selenium and zinc in serum and liver.
September 2025 in “Animals” In this study, researchers using Astral—DIA proteomics technology identified 67 differentially expressed proteins in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep, linking proteins like keratin and MGST3 in pathways to wool fineness regulation, particularly highlighting their association with hair follicle development.
60 citations
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January 2021 in “BMC Genomics” This study mapped genomic copy number variation in Chinese fine-wool sheep, identifying genes involved in sensory perception, nutrient metabolism, growth, and development, and highlighting significant selection on the RXFP2 gene.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Veterinary sciences” This study found that the interdigital gland of Vembur sheep has larger secretory lobules in males than females, producing various compounds for chemical communication and foot protection.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review examines genetic variation in the ovine KRTAP1.1 gene and its potential impact on wool quality, reporting no new findings but suggesting opportunities for developing gene markers for wool and pelt traits.
April 2025 in “Frontiers in Animal Science” In this study, researchers found that circulating exosomes from different sheep breeds can significantly alter hair growth in mice, with the source of exosomes influencing hair follicle size and hair diameter, as well as expression of specific hair growth and melanin synthesis markers.
March 2024 in “Agriculture” The researchers reviewed the status, challenges, and future prospects of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene-editing technology in livestock breeding, noting its benefits and highlighting concerns about low efficiency in inserting foreign genes and off-target effects.
14 citations
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April 2022 in “Climacteric” This review discusses the impact of HRT on menopausal skin and hair symptoms and argues that potential benefits should be part of informed decision-making for managing menopause.
18 citations
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August 2011 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article discusses the relationship between sedentary behavior and chronic disease, proposing that "physical inactivity disease" may be a non-permissive brain disorder with various physiological effects, but it reports no new research results.
March 2022 in “Practical Diabetes” This article reviews various conditions linking hair issues, such as hirsutism and alopecia, with metabolic and autoimmune disorders like PCOS and diabetes, highlighting complex interrelations but reports no new clinical findings.
103 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of biological rhythms” This review discusses recent evidence on how night-shift work affects the circadian system, sleep, and alertness in shift workers, and reports no clinical results; potential impacts on health are considered.
101 citations
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May 2014 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk of developing depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and sleep disorder compared to those without the syndrome.
January 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review examines lesser-known factors contributing to polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research into individualized treatment and prevention strategies.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review examined the diverse therapeutic potentials of cannabinoids, highlighting their applications in pain, neurological, and cancer treatments, and emphasized the benefits of biodegradable polymers in improving drug delivery; however, further clinical trials are needed to fully explore these potentials.
30 citations
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” Continuous light exposure in rats leads to PCOS-like symptoms and suggests sleep habits might affect the disorder's development.
78 citations
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June 2022 in “Infection” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms like fatigue and sleep issues, needing ongoing medical support.
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This letter discusses preliminary findings suggesting wrist actigraphy may be useful for monitoring sleep in cirrhotic patients, but emphasizes the need for further validation before replacing sleep diaries.
January 2024 in “Diabetes & metabolism journal” This review explored how the circadian system might influence diabetes development and management, highlighting mismatches like disrupted sleep-wake cycles and gene mutations that could worsen diabetes, and suggests targeting these for future diabetes prevention and treatment strategies.
December 2023 in “Cosmoderma” In this review, researchers explored how lifestyle interventions like exercise, sleep improvement, stress management, nutrition, and mind-body techniques can positively influence the general health and outcomes of patients with chronic inflammatory skin disorders such as hidradenitis suppurativa and psoriasis.
95 citations
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” This review reports that while ginseng's safety profile seems favorable, the evidence for its clinical efficacy remains limited due to generally poor study quality in the included Korean randomized trials.
21 citations
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April 2010 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study documented the progression of exfoliative cutaneous lupus erythematosus in German shorthaired pointers and found generally poor responses to therapies, including immunomodulatory drugs and a TNF-α inhibitor.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This paper reviews plica polonica, a rare hair disorder linked historically to poor hygiene and now to severe self-neglect or medical conditions, and outlines various treatment and preventive strategies but reports no new findings.
3 citations
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July 1996 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that dietary yeast cell wall supplementation in broiler chickens increased certain immune responses compared to antibiotic treatments following immunization with sheep red blood cells.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” In this study, TENS of the T6 dermatome over a longer term was explored for its effects on weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and appetite-regulating hormones in obese subjects with moderate obstructive sleep apnea; however, results are not reported in the abstract.