Effect of thiamine supplementation on glycaemic outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ritin Fernandez, Heidi Green, Arti Muley, Prasad Muley

“…Results were presented in a narrative format if statistical pooling was not possible.Results Included studies: Six trials involving 364 participants. …”
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Availability and accessibility of cytotoxic medicines in the WHO model list of essential medicines for childhood cancer in low and lower-middle- income countries: a systematic revi... by Maheeka Seneviwickrama, Sashini Shehana Denagamagei, Surangi Jayakody, Sanjeeva Gunasekera, Guwani Liyanage

“…Data is presented as a narrative synthesis. Enablers and barriers were discussed based on the World Health Organization (WHO) health system building blocks. …”
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From Disruption to Reconstruction: Implementing Peer Support in Homelessness During Times of Crisis for Health and Social Care Services by Mathieu Isabel, Daniel Turgeon, Émilie Lessard, Andreea-Cătălina Panaite, Gwenvaël Ballu, Odile-Anne Desroches, Ghislaine Rouly, Antoine Boivin

“…This article presents a narrative case study analysis of the specific data on implementation derived from this project. …”
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Socioeconomic position across the life course and falls among middle- and older-aged adults: protocol for a systematic review by Stéphane Cullati, Anita van Zwieten, Catherine Sherrington, Fiona M Blyth, Saman Khalatbari-Soltani, Marcia R Franco, Frerik Smit

“…Meta-analyses will be conducted if sufficient homogeneity between studies permits. Otherwise, a narrative synthesis of results will be undertaken.Ethics and dissemination As this is a review of published literature, no ethics approval is required. …”
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From Polydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRNs) to Polynucleotides (PNs): Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Definitions, Molecular Insights, and Clinical Applications of Multifunctional Bi... by Cíntia Marques, Alexandre Porcello, Marco Cerrano, Farid Hadjab, Michèle Chemali, Kelly Lourenço, Basste Hadjab, Wassim Raffoul, Lee Ann Applegate, Alexis E. Laurent

“…To specifically address this PDRN/PN ambiguity, this narrative review proposes a standardized structure-based nomenclature for these DNA-derived polymers, the “Marques Polynucleotide Cutoff”, set at 1500 kDa. …”
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Current Updates on Molecular Diagnostic Assays Used for Detection of <i>Candida auris</i>: A Systematic Review by River Chun-Wai Wong, Alfred Lok-Hang Lee, Ingrid Yu-Ying Cheung, Viola Chi-Ying Chow, Margaret Ip, Christopher Koon-Chi Lai

“…The findings were produced through narrative synthesis, with quantitative analysis conducted where applicable. …”
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Autoantibodies in systemic sclerosis: From disease bystanders to pathogenic players by Aurélien Chepy, Aurore Collet, David Launay, Sylvain Dubucquoi, Vincent Sobanski

“…Recent studies have expanded knowledge through the discovery of new antigenic targets, advanced methods for measuring Aab levels, and understanding their possible pathogenic roles in AID. This narrative review uses systemic sclerosis (SSc) as an example to highlight the importance of Aab associated with HEp-2 immunofluorescence assay positivity (traditionally referred as antinuclear antibodies [ANA]), exploring recent developments in the field. …”
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Unlocking the interactive potential of digital models with game engines and visual programming for inclusive Vr and web-based museums by Fabrizio Banfi, Daniela

“…A VR platform and a WebVR application have been developed, enabling users to immerse themselves in a virtual environment enriched by virtual-visual storytelling (VVS). This narrative approach integrates textual information, audio, and 3D animations to enhance the user's experience (UX) and provide a multifaceted understanding of the site’s historical and cultural significance. …”
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Real-world clinical experience with secukinumab in psoriatic arthritis: an observational study and a literature review by Eleonora Celletti, Giulio Gualdi, Emanuela Sabatini, Francesco Cipollone, Fabio Lobefaro, Paolo Amerio

“…Patients were followed up with clinical visits at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months and evaluated for disease activity, pain, and quality of life, with respect to values recorded at baseline. Moreover, a narrative review of the literature was performed on secukinumab’s use for PsA in real life. …”
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Water-Soluble Vitamins: Hypo- and Hypervitaminosis in Pediatric Population by Roberto Paparella, Fabiola Panvino, Lucia Leonardi, Ida Pucarelli, Michela Menghi, Ginevra Micangeli, Francesca Tarani, Marcello Niceta, Debora Rasio, Rouzha Pancheva, Marco Fiore, Luigi Tarani

“…This review explores the clinical importance of water-soluble vitamins, focusing on hypo- and hypervitaminosis in children. Methods: A narrative review of the recent literature on the sources, recommended intakes, deficiency symptoms, and potential toxicities associated with each water-soluble vitamin was conducted. …”
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Machine Learning in the Management of Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Scoping Review by Aijing Luo, Wei Chen, Hongtao Zhu, Wenzhao Xie, Xi Chen, Zhenjiang Liu, Zirui Xin

“…The PROBAST (Prediction model Risk Of Bias Assessment Tool) and QUADAS-2 (Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2) methodological quality assessment tools were used to review the included studies, and narrative data synthesis was performed on the modeled results provided by these studies. …”
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The influence of weather and urban environment characteristics on upper respiratory tract infections: a systematic review by Henna Hyrkäs-Palmu, Henna Hyrkäs-Palmu, Timo T. Hugg, Timo T. Hugg, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola, Tiina M. Ikäheimo, Tiina M. Ikäheimo, Tiina M. Ikäheimo

“…The quality of the studies was assessed using the AXIS appraisal tool, and the results analyzed by narrative synthesis.ResultsTwenty-one eligible studies focusing on COVID-19 and influenza transmissions, were included in the review. …”
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Synovial biomarkers in the diagnosis of post-traumatic osteoarthritis following anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injuries: protocol for a systematic review by Helena Donato, Fernando Fonseca, João Pedro Oliveira, João Castro Mendes, José Casanova, Alexandrina Ferreira Mendes

“…The data will be extracted from the included studies and analysed, with the risk of bias assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2 tool. A narrative synthesis will be performed to evaluate the strength and consistency of the findings, considering both the methodological quality of the included studies and the reliability of the results.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not required for this review as it is a secondary study based on public and published data. …”
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Avoiding ‘second victims’ in healthcare: what support do staff want for coping with patient safety incidents, what do they get and is it effective? A systematic review by Reema Harrison, Rebecca Lawton, Ruth Simms-Ellis, Raabia Sattar, Elizabeth Sweeting, Hannah Hartley, Matthew Morys-Edge

“…This review aims to determine what support healthcare professionals want for coping with PSIs, what support interventions/approaches are currently available and which have evidence for effectiveness.Design Systematic research review with narrative synthesis.Data sources Medline, Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science databases (from 2010 to mid-2021; updated December 2022), reference lists of eligible articles and Connected Papers software.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Empirical studies (1) containing information about support frontline healthcare staff want before/after a PSI, OR addressing (2) support currently available, OR (3) the effectiveness of support to help prevent/alleviate consequences of a PSI. …”
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Accelerated expansion of NATO into the Balkans as a consequence of Euro-Atlantic Discord by S. Gajić, E. G. Ponomareva

“…Based on the analysis of a large body of narrative sources and recent literature, the article presents the main trends and possible prospects for developments in the Balkans, depending on the outcome of the ongoing ideological and political struggle within the West.…”
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Synthesizing the impact of armed conflicts on food security, livelihoods and social dynamics in Amhara region, Ethiopia by Jemal Hassen Muhyie, Desalegn Yayeh, Seblewongiel Ayenalem Kidanie, Wubshet Asnake Metekia, Temesgen Tilahun

“…The research used thematic and narrative analysis techniques to synthesize the impact of armed conflicts on food security, livelihoods, and social dynamics in Amhara region, Ethiopia. …”
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Housing insecurity pathways to physiological and epigenetic manifestations of health among aging adults: a conceptual model by Aarti C. Bhat, Aarti C. Bhat, Aarti C. Bhat, Andrew Fenelon, Andrew Fenelon, Andrew Fenelon, David M. Almeida, David M. Almeida, David M. Almeida

“…This review adapts existing stress process models to propose a conceptual model illustrating potential pathways linking the specific stressor of housing insecurity to physiological and epigenetic manifestations of stress among aging adults.MethodsThis narrative review examines literature across multiple fields, including public health, psychology, and sociology. …”
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Surgical Treatment Intensity at the End of Life in Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review by Samuel Lawday, BMBS, MByRes, Benjamin E. Zucker, MA, MBBS, MRCS, Shona Gardner, MBChB, MRCS, James Robb, MBChB, MA, Lorna Leandro, MA, BM, BCh, William Hollingworth, PhD, Jane Blazeby, MBChB, MD, Angus G.K. McNair, PhD, FRCS, Charlotte Chamberlain, PhD, MRCP

“…A risk of bias tool assessed quality and a narrative synthesis of findings was completed. Results:. …”
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The short-, medium-, and long-term prevalence of physical health comorbidities in first-episode psychosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol [version 2; peer review: 3... by Michael Norton, Brian O'Donoghue, Mary Clarke, Karen O'Connor, Jennifer Murphy, Anna Zierotin

“…A meta-analysis of the short-, medium-, and long-term prevalence of cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer, and respiratory outcomes and a narrative synthesis will be conducted. Where feasible, a meta-regression on the impact of demographic variables will be conducted. …”
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