October 2019 in “Bioscientifica Proceedings” This review discusses the roles of androgens in female mammals, focusing on how androgen receptor activity in pig reproductive organs may influence ovulation rate and litter size, but reports no new experimental results.
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August 1979 in “PubMed” This study found that adding zinc to the drinking water improved hair coat and skin condition in moustached marmosets with symptoms resembling zinc deficiency.
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September 2023 in “Laboratornye Zhivotnye dlya nauchnych issledovanii (Laboratory Animals for Science)” This review highlights the emerging IgY-technology, based on extracting antibodies from bird egg yolks for passive immunization, noting its commercialization potential for treating diseases like dental caries and celiac disease, and pointing out its underappreciation in Russia.
Results are not reported in this abstract, which notes that while Janus kinase inhibitors like baricitinib show therapeutic benefits for alopecia areata, the mechanisms and reliable predictors of response remain unclear.
June 2025 in “AgroLife Scientific Journal” In a Romanian wildlife rehabilitation center, this study reported that dermatophytosis affected northern white-breasted hedgehogs, with 77.4% of the 31 treated cases responding favorably to a 14-day itraconazole regimen, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” This study concluded that coat damage in captive rhesus macaques is unlikely caused by parasitic, bacterial, or mycotic infections but may be linked to environmental or behavioral factors affecting hair growth.
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July 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study described the incidence and prevalence of alopecia areata in Australia's primary healthcare population, finding the highest incidence in individuals aged 19 to 34, with males more affected than females.
This index appears to list various topics related to nutrition, diseases, and veterinary medicine, but it does not summarize or report on new research findings.
May 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study analyzed safety data for semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide from the EudraVigilance database, identifying potential safety signals not listed in current SmPCs, such as optic ischemic neuropathy and pancreatitis, underscoring the importance of ongoing pharmacovigilance.
July 2026 in “Poultry Science” This study examined feather follicle density in yellow-feathered broilers, finding that back follicle density was significantly higher than leg density and negatively correlated with various body weight measures; it also identified genetic markers and candidate genes, such as SERPINF1, associated with follicle density variations.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that among pediatric patients with alopecia areata, elevated eosinophilic hematological ratios were observed, suggesting these could serve as markers for disease exacerbation and the pathophysiology of the condition.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” This study indicates that DH-AVAs, when used alongside AVAs, may serve as effective biomarkers for assessing whole grain oat intake due to their longer absorption and presence in plasma.
In a retrospective clinical study, this research found that baricitinib is effective for alopecia areata, with 42.3% of patients achieving a significant reduction in hair loss by week 36, and 52.4% by week 52, outperforming previous trials.
November 2025 in “Figshare” In this prospective cohort study, 62.5% of alopecia areata patients achieved significant hair regrowth by week 24, but 31.8% experienced relapses by week 52, with baseline severity and disease activity influencing outcomes and quality of life improving significantly over the study period.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” This article reviews existing domestic and international research on social networks for finding partners, revealing insights into preferences and the success rates of online dating compared to traditional methods, and may guide future psychological and sociological studies in this area.
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June 2001 in “Endocrinology” This study found that disrupting the PRL gene in mice alters the timing of hair cycling events, causing earlier molts and changes in hair characteristics, particularly affecting female mice more significantly.
May 2025 in “Journal of Developmental Biology” This study reports that KRTAP-like proteins, which resemble keratin-associated proteins found in mammals, are also present in the cornified teeth of various lamprey species, suggesting these proteins may serve similar functions in skin appendages across different vertebrates despite independent evolutionary origins.
August 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this study, researchers found that the management of alopecia areata in Poland is inadequate, despite following international guidelines, due to limited access to advanced treatments and insufficient use of severity assessments and psychosocial support.
August 2023 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks” This abstract presents a list of veterinary topics and references but reports no new research findings.
February 2026 in “Animals” In this study, supplementing low-protein diets with 0.75% methionine maintained growth performance, improved fur quality, enhanced nutrient utilization, and supported intestinal microbiota balance in blue foxes, with significant results on several biochemical parameters and nutrient digestibility observed.
December 2023 in “American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences” In this study, researchers examined the pancreas of immature Iraqi blackbuck, finding unique histological features, such as underdeveloped goblet cells and similar distribution of Langerhans islets across genders, which could enhance understanding of the species' pancreatic physiology and pathology.
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January 2004 in “Domestic animal endocrinology” This study concluded that an endogenous circannual rhythm of prolactin secretion in mouflon influences their seasonal hair growth and moulting cycle, which varies under different photoperiodic and melatonin treatments.
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January 2017 in “UKnowledge (University of Kentucky)” This study found that while dutasteride significantly altered pregnane metabolism in mares during late gestation, it did not impact pregnancy outcomes, highlighting the complexity of pregnane metabolism and the necessity of LC-MS/MS for accurate measurement.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” This study modeled how differences in trial settings and protocols, such as biopsy compliance and control arm screening, can explain the varying prostate cancer mortality reductions observed in the ERSPC and PLCO trials.
This study found that two formulations of finasteride tablets are bioequivalent in healthy male volunteers, with similar pharmacokinetic profiles.
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January 1997 in “PubMed” This study found that finasteride was rapidly absorbed and extensively metabolized in dogs, with most metabolites excreted in feces, and suggests that higher doses might saturate the metabolism mechanism.
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May 2002 in “Hormones and Behavior” Lowering 3α,5α-THP in the hippocampus increases anxiety and depression in proestrous rats.
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March 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Food deprivation increases MST enzyme in the brain, possibly affecting energy balance.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” The study observed that consuming Pflorida soup, made from UV-exposed oyster mushrooms, maintained significant vitamin D levels comparable to recommended daily intake, despite storage and cooking reducing the vitamin content.