Biography Writing in the Pediatric Palliative Care Context: Review and Feasibility Data by Sarah Potter, Sandra Coombs, Tiina Jaaniste

“…However, the feasibility of applying a biography program to a pediatric palliative care context is less well known. Methods: A narrative review of the literature was conducted, drawing on existing adult biography programs, while noting differences between the pediatric and adult contexts. …”
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The Epistemological Status of Charisma in Historical Macrosociology by D. V. Kataev, V. O. Kalinina

“…The comparative-historical approach, in turn, defines the relationship between the analytical and empirical levels of Weber's sociology through the "immersion” of an ideal-typical construct in a real historical narrative. In this way, historical macrosociology overcomes the most valid criticisms (S. …”
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Barriers and facilitators associated with the use of mental health services among immigrant students in high-income countries: A systematic scoping review. by Christelle Dombou, Olumuyiwa Omonaiye, Sarah Fraser, Jude Mary Cénat, Karine Fournier, Sanni Yaya, Sanni Yaya

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Following the PRISMA-ScR checklist as guidance we systematically searched Ovid Medline, APA PsycInfo, Education Source, CINAHL, Web of Science databases for peer reviewed articles related to barriers and facilitators of mental health service use among immigrant students. We conducted a narrative evidence synthesis to highlight barriers and facilitators to the use of mental health services.…”
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A systematic review of Randomized Controlled Trials about some non-pharmacological interventions for treatment of hypertension: Physical exercise, sodium restriction, weight and al... by Amobi Akonobi, Jawad Khan

“…Original papers and randomized clinical trials, published in English between 1988 and 2010 and regarding hypertensive individuals as participants were included. The narrative synthesis system of analysis was used and the Revman 5.0 software was used to carry out heterogeneity analysis. …”
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The Intersection of Epigenetics and Senolytics in Mechanisms of Aging and Therapeutic Approaches by Daiana Burdusel, Thorsten R. Doeppner, Roxana Surugiu, Dirk M. Hermann, Denissa Greta Olaru, Aurel Popa-Wagner

“…Integrating epigenetic modulation with senolytic therapy offers a dual approach to improving healthspan and mitigating age-related pathologies. This narrative review underscores the need for continued research into the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions and suggests future directions for therapeutic development, including clinical trials, biomarker discovery, and combination therapies that synergistically target aging processes.…”
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Dietary Interventions and Physical Activity as Crucial Factors in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Paweł Rajewski, Jakub Cieściński, Piotr Rajewski, Szymon Suwała, Alicja Rajewska, Maciej Potasz

“…Hence, in recent years, so much importance has been attached to lifestyle medicine, to non-pharmacological treatment as prevention of lifestyle diseases. The narrative review presents possible therapeutic options for non-pharmacological management in the prevention and treatment of MASLD. …”
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Concepts and metrics of clinician attention: a scoping review protocol by Mark J Kissler, Katherine Kissler, Samuel C Porter, Angela Keniston, Katherine Jankousky, Marisha Burden

“…Our multidisciplinary team will extract data into a matrix, including a small random sample of the same studies (to ensure concordance), and present the results in a descriptive narrative format.Ethics and dissemination As a secondary analysis, our study does not require ethics approval, and we will ensure that included studies have appropriate approval. …”
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Types, design, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition interventions in older people in Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Anthony Manyara, Tadios Manyanga, Rudo Chingono, Shane Naidoo, Kate Mattick, Grace Pearson, Opeyemi Babatunde, Niri Naidoo, Kate A Ward, Celia L Gregson

“…Title, abstract, and full-text screening will be conducted in duplicate, data extracted using piloted tools and findings summarised using descriptive statistics and narrative text. Phase 3 will be conducted using hybrid workshops, audio-recorded, detailed notes taken, and findings combined with those from Phases 1 and 2.…”
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GUIDED SELF-HELP IN THE TREATMENT OF COMMON MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS – THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FINNISH GUIDED SELF-HELP (F-GSH) MODEL by KASPERI MIKKONEN, ALESSANDRA BOMBINO, ALEX VILLA, SARA NURMINEN, REETTA-MARIA ROIHA, PASI ROSLUND, JAN-HENRY STENBERG, JESPER EKELUND, SUOMA E. SAARNI, SAMULI SAARNI

“…First, to present a narrative literature review of meta-analytic evidence regarding SH and GSH, examining terminology and evidence base in both adult and youth services. …”
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Comparison of mortality in people with type 2 diabetes between different ethnic groups: Systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. by Umar Ahmed Riaz Chaudhry, Rebecca Fortescue, Liza Bowen, Stephen J Woolford, Felicity Knights, Derek G Cook, Tess Harris, Julia Critchley

“…Mortality risk was lower amongst people with T2D from South Asian [HR 0.68 (0.65-0.72)], Black [HR 0.82 (0.77-0.87)] and Chinese [HR 0.57 (0.46-0.70)] ethnicity compared to people of White ethnicity. Narrative synthesis corroborated these findings but demonstrated that people of indigenous Māori ethnicity had greater mortality risk compared to European ethnicity.…”
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Mekanisme Survival dan Kesejahteraan Guru Sekolah Dasar: Studi Kualitatif di SDN Campaka by Nadiyah Aulia Safira, Rahma Nur Labah, Razi Fauziah Asri, Arkan Abhirama Ersakta, Aprilia Salsabila, Nadya Kharima

“…Data were analyzed using Creswell’s method, including data preparation, coding, narrative presentation, interpretation, and verification. …”
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Applications of Behavioral Economics and Neuroeconomics in Mental Health by Barno Sayfutdinovna Abdullaeva, Diyorjon Abdullaev, Laylo Djuraeva, Dilfuza Karimullaevna Sagdullaeva, Azam Kholikov

“…This overview aims to synthesize current knowledge and explore the implications of these interdisciplinary approaches in the context of mental health. Method: In this narrative review, we summarized the current evidence regarding the applications of behavioral economics and neuroeconomics approaches in the field of mental health. …”
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Protocol for a systematic review of economic evaluations considering costs and health outcomes of weather and climate-related extreme events in humans by Collins Iwuji, Saeideh Babashahi, Kingsley Orievulu, Ekeminiabasi Eyita-Okon, Dominic Kniveton

“…Data will be reported using descriptive statistics, graphical plots and a narrative synthesis.Ethics and dissemination An ethical assessment was not required. …”
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Proton Pump Inhibitors and Fractures in Adults: A Critical Appraisal and Review of the Literature by Silvia Irina Briganti, Anda Mihaela Naciu, Gaia Tabacco, Roberto Cesareo, Nicola Napoli, Pierpaolo Trimboli, Marco Castellana, Silvia Manfrini, Andrea Palermo

“…Particularly, the potential side effects of these drugs on bone health have been evaluated in the last years. The purpose of our narrative review is to gather and discuss results of clinical studies focusing on the interactions between PPIs and fracture risk. …”
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The pathogenesis of COVID-19: Hypercoagulation and D-dimer in thrombotic complications by Leonid DUBEY, Halyna LYTVYN, Olha DOROSH, Nataliya DUBEY, Olena KOZLOVA, Michal PRUC, Nina KUBIKOWSKA, Lukasz SZARPAK, Kavita BATRA, Francesco CHIRICO, Gabriella NUCERA, Svitlana DOAN, Uljana SHEVTSIV

“…However, fibrinolytic therapy may be harmful in the advanced stages of COVID-19, when the status of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) changes from suppressed fibrinolysis to its enhancement during the progression of the disease. This narrative review aims to elucidate the pathogenesis of COVID-19, which will further help in precise diagnosis and treatment.…”
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A global review of the impact on women from men’s alcohol drinking: the need for responding with a gendered lens by Ingrid M. Wilson, Bree Willoughby, Amany Tanyos, Kathryn Graham, Mary Walker, Anne-Marie Laslett, Leane Ramsoomar

“…Aim To document the breadth and nature of harms and impact of men’s drinking on women. Methods A narrative review, using inductive analysis, was conducted of peer-reviewed qualitative studies that: (a) focused on alcohol (men’s drinking), (b) featured women as primary victims, (c) encompassed direct/indirect harms, and (d) explicitly featured alcohol in the qualitative results. …”
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Vaccinations for Hajj: Enhancing health and global health security by Anas A. Khan, Bander S. Balkhi, Fahad A. Alamri, Ghadah S. Alsaleh, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Hani Jokhdar

“…Vaccinations are vital in reducing the risk and spread of diseases during this event. This narrative review examines the impact of vaccination programs on infectious disease mitigation during the Hajj and their broader implications for global health security (GHS). …”
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Remediating Cambridge: Human and Horse Co-Relationality in a Culture of Mis-Re-Presentation by Francesca A. Brady, Jennifer McDonell

“…This case study aims to problematise concepts of equine and human co-relational agency in the context of ‘mis-re-presentations’ in the Australian media of harms experienced by the Anglo Arab stallion, Cambridge, following his development of laminitis and his consequent confinement at a leading national Equestrian centre. Autoethnographic narrative is used to retrospectively and selectively narrate the evolving relationship between Cambridge and his owners, farrier, and treating veterinarians within the dominant housing and veterinary practices and welfare paradigms in equestrian culture of 1990’s Australia. …”
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A structured framework for pediatric endocrine resident rotations: a single center experience by Rachel Zipursky, Alaina P. Vidmar, Clement C. Cheung

“…One possible contributor to this trend is a lack of exposure to pediatric endocrinology outpatient work while in residency. The aim of this narrative review is to describe a single center medical education experience to create a standardized framework for residents rotating through a pediatric endocrine rotation. …”
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A contribution to the study of the sacral topography of medieval Belgrade: Archaeological and geophysical perspectives by Bikić Vesna, Pavlović Marina, Vojvodić Uglješa, Ropkić-Đorđević Antonija, Šil Hanes, Točnig Ralf, Bistrović Ivan

“…In the light of the newly obtained precise layouts of the objects, and harking back to the indicative narrative sources, a reexamination of the available artistic and archaeological material was undertaken. …”
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