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18 August 2026

Endocrine diseases in Brazilian small-animal hospitals and referral caseloads A systematic review and meta-analysis of proportions.

Clinical evidence update from Open veterinary journal

Clinical Context

Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for feline patients, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.

What the Study Evaluated

A study published in Open veterinary journal in 2026 evaluated endocrine diseases in Brazilian small-animal hospitals and referral caseloads: A systematic review and meta-analysis of proportions..

Key Findings

Endocrinopathies are common chronic disorders in small-animal practice, and accurate estimation depends on standardized diagnostic criteria and denominator-defined populations. Brazilian epidemiological evidence is mostly drawn from hospital and referral settings, resulting in fragmented coverage, limited generalizability, and marked heterogeneity between studies. Conversely, VetCompass in the United Kingdom integrates standardized primary-care electronic records and supports denominator-based population inference. Searches were updated in January 2026 and covered PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, VETINDEX, LILACS (via BVS-Vet), SciELO, and...

Why It Matters for Veterinary Professionals

For veterinary professionals, the practical value of this work lies in how the findings may support more structured clinical assessment, clearer monitoring, and more informed decisions for feline patients.

Practical Interpretation

The results should be interpreted in the context of the study design, population, inclusion criteria, and clinical setting. Application in practice should consider patient-specific risk factors, available diagnostics, local standards of care, and clinician judgment.

Clinical Takeaway

Overall, the study adds useful evidence for clinicians seeking to align daily practice with current veterinary research while maintaining a balanced, case-by-case approach.

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