Role of artificial intelligence in imaging and endoscopy for the diagnosis, monitoring and prognostication of inflammatory bowel disease: a scoping review protocol by Mallory Chavannes, Bram Verstockt, Mariangela Allocca, David T Rubin, Kerri Novak, Lynn Kysh, Noa Krugliak Cleveland, Michael Todd Dolinger, Tom S Robbins, Shintaro Sagami

“…The results will have an accompanying narrative review.Ethics and dissemination Considering the nature of the project, ethical review by an institutional review board is not required. …”
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Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) infections following intravesical BCG immunotherapy: a systematic review protocol by Roberta Monardo, Sana Arif, Aparna Rege, Erin Simon, Leila Ledbetter, Arthur W. Baker, Jason Stout, Manuela Carugati

“…The methodological quality of studies will be assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. A narrative synthesis of the extracted data will be provided in line with the guidance from the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination. …”
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Realist review protocol for understanding the real-world barriers and enablers to practitioners implementing self-management support to people living with and beyond cancer by Debi Bhattacharya, Eleni Karapanagiotou, Kumud Kantilal, Wendy Hardeman, Hattie Whiteside, Matthew Small

“…The results will be reported according to the Realist And Meta-narrative Evidence Syntheses: Evolving Standards quality and publication standards.Ethics and dissemination We have received ethical approval through the Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia (ref 2 01 819-124). …”
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Antibodies against the multifaceted cathepsin D protein open new avenues for TNBC immunotherapy by Valérie Laurent-Matha, Pascal Roger, Séverine Guiu, Thierry Chardès, Emmanuelle Liaudet-Coopman, Pénélope Desroys du Roure, Timothée David, Aude Mallavialle

“…This commentary provides a synopsis/narrative summary of the development of anti-cath-D antibodies in different formats, their key roles in restoring the antitumor immunity, particularly via activation of tumor-infiltrating natural killer cells, and their dual antitumor effects on cancer cells and stromal cancer-associated fibroblasts, suggesting their interest for clinical use in the light of the current clinical knowledge on TNBC.…”
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Tetracyclines in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Dual Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Roles, Effectiveness, and Safety Insights by Mislav Radić, Andrej Belančić, Hana Đogaš, Marijana Vučković, Andrea Gelemanović, Andrea Faour, Ivan Vlak, Josipa Radić

“…Tetracyclines, such as minocycline and doxycycline, exhibit anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, making them potential supplementary treatments. This narrative review explores their effectiveness, mechanisms of action, safety profiles, and current challenges in RA care. …”
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Isolating the net effect of multiple government interventions with an extended Susceptible-Exposed-Infectious-Recovered (SEIR) framework: empirical evidence from the second wave of... by Jie Liu, Boya Gao, Helen Xiaohui Bao, Zhenwu Shi

“…These were tabulated and a narrative synthesis was undertaken given the diverse research designs, methods and implications.Results Supported by extensive empirical validation, our results indicated that the net effect of some specific government interventions (including masks, environmental cleaning and disinfection, tracing, tracking and 14-day centralised quarantining close contacts) had been significantly underestimated in the previous investigation. …”
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Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus study by Frances Harley, Rasa Ruseckaite, Eva Fong, Henry Han‐I Yao, Hashim Hashim, Helen E. O'Connell

“…Abstract Objectives This study aims to define criteria for robotic reconstructive and functional urology credentialing using expert consensus. A recent narrative review identified a lack of standardised minimal requirements for performing robotic‐assisted surgery procedures. …”
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Non-pharmacological interventions to improve the patient experience of colonoscopy under moderate or no sedation: a systematic review protocol by Nancy N Baxter, Jill Tinmouth, Diego Llovet, Teruko Kishibe, Colin Sue-Chue-Lam, Matthew Castelo

“…Where multiple studies evaluate a single intervention, evidence will be quantitatively synthesised using pairwise meta-analysis, otherwise narrative syntheses will be undertaken.Ethics and dissemination This is a review of existing literature not requiring ethics approval. …”
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A Review on Complications and Management of Aluminium Phosphide (Rice Pill) and Zinc Phosphide Poisoning by Khadijeh Saravani, Anahita Alizadeh Ghamsari, Bita Dadpour, Alireza Ghassemi Toussi, Seyed Reza Mousavi, Farah Pouramiri

“…Materials and Methods: This study was a narrative review conducted in 2023. Search keywords aluminium  phosphide, zinc phosphide, intravenous L-carnitine, and poisoning in Persian and English languages in databases including Magiran, PubMed, Wiley, Science Direct, web of Sciences, SID, Scopus, and Google Scholar were done from 1970 to 2022. …”
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Gender and antimicrobial resistance: a conceptual framework for researchers working in livestock systems by Fiona Emdin, Alessandra Galiè, Arshnee Moodley, Arshnee Moodley, Susan Rogers Van Katwyk

“…Incorporating gender analysis is crucial for identifying data collection needs and opportunities to develop gender-responsive research programs and policies.ObjectivesWe have developed a conceptual framework and a set of research questions designed to enhance the gender-responsiveness of AMR research in livestock systems.MethodsA narrative review previously identified three key entry points for gender dynamic impacting AMR in agricultural systems: gendered antimicrobial resistance exposure, gendered antimicrobial use and gendered outcomes of antimicrobial resistance infections. …”
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Knowledge of Accredited Social Health Activists in India: a systematic review and meta analysis of evidence drawn from primary studies published between 2005 and 2022 by Shambhavi Singh, Bhaskar Tiwary, Manish Barik, Hemlata Arora, Sruthi Susan Abraham, Piyusha Majumdar, Daliya Sebastian, Svea Closser

“…Of the 1062 articles identified, 37 articles were selected for narrative synthesis and meta-analysis which focused on knowledge of ASHAs. …”
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Assessing the effectiveness and the feasibility of a group-based treatment for self-stigma in people with mental disorders in routine mental health services in North-East Italy: st... by Antonio Lasalvia, Luca Bodini, Doriana Cristofalo, Veronica Fin, Philip T. Yanos, Chiara Bonetto

“…This internalization can significantly impact various aspects of life, including treatment engagement, personal relationships, and overall well-being. Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy (NECT) was developed in the United States to counteract self-stigma and has been supported by multiple randomized controlled trials. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, perception, and preventative practices towards COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review. by Ugochinyere Ijeoma Nwagbara, Emmanuella Chinonso Osual, Rumbidzai Chireshe, Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa, Balsam Qubais Saeed, Nelisiwe Khuzwayo, Khumbulani W Hlongwana

“…NVIVO version 10 was used to analyse the data and a thematic content analysis was used to present the review's narrative account.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 3037 eligible studies were identified after the database search. …”
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Current developments in robotic assistance technology for total knee arthroplasty: a comprehensive overview by Hongli Zhang, Xing-an Jiang, Bing-chen Jin, Hong-hao Zhang, Jun-bo Liang

“…In order to provide a fundamental reference for the application value of new treatment methods for advanced knee osteoarthritis, it is necessary to conduct an analysis of the current status of the application of joint robots, as well as the technical advantages and disadvantages that they bring.This narrative study delineates the historical context and current clinical application of robots in knee replacement surgery. …”
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Economic evaluation of proton pump inhibitors in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review by Aziz Rezapour, Sajad Moeini, Somayeh Afshari, Aghdas Souresrafil, Mohammad Barzegar, Seidamir Pasha Tabaeian

“…Only articles published in English were eligible for inclusion.Eligibility criteria Studies were included if they were full economic evaluations comparing PPIs with surgical or alternative therapies for GORD. Excluded were narrative reviews, non-peer-reviewed articles, and studies not reporting cost-effectiveness outcomes.Data extraction and synthesis Two reviewers independently extracted data on study design, comparators, time horizon, and cost-effectiveness outcomes. …”
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Cognitive functioning and work-related outcomes of non-central nervous system cancer survivors: protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis by Sofia Fernandes, Ana F Oliveira, Juliana D Reis, Ana Torres, Isabel M Santos, Diane Von Ah

“…Synthesis of the included articles will be conducted using a narrative method and through meta-analysis. Meta-analysis will be reported via correlation for the association between CRCI and work-related outcomes. …”
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Correlates of physical activity behaviour among nursing professionals: A systematic search and literature review by Amanda H Wilkerson, Hunter O Thomas, Vinayak K Nahar

“…The authors extracted and synthesized information regarding physical activity levels, significant correlates of physical activity, and measures of physical activity using a narrative approach. Results: Twelve articles were included in this review. …”
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Sign Language Recognition System for Deaf Patients: Protocol for a Systematic Review by Milena Soriano Marcolino, Lucca Fagundes Ramos Oliveira, Lucas Rocha Valle, Luiza Marinho Motta Santa Rosa, Zilma Silveira Nogueira Reis, Thiago Barbabela de Castro Soares, Elidéa Lúcia Almeida Bernardino, Raniere Alislan Almeida Cordeiro, Raquel Oliveira Prates, Mario Fernando Montenegro Campos

“…We will present a comprehensive panel of findings, highlighting systems used to tackle communication barriers and offer a narrative comparison of current implementation practices. …”
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Follow-up care needs and motivational factors for childhood cancer survivors and their parents in Germany by Aleshchenko Ekaterina, Langer Thorsten, Calaminus Gabriele, Glogner Juliane, Hellwig Kathrin, Trocchi Pietro, Swart Enno, Baust Katja

“…We conducted a total of 36 episodic narrative interviews with adolescent (ages 13–17) and adult (ages 18–45) survivors of pediatric cancer, as well as their parents. …”
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“Awakened Muse” by Ihor Kalynets in the interartistic dialogue with Oleksa Novakivskyi by Hryhorii Savchuk

“…Kalynets chose the painting “Awakening” as an object for the ekphrasis and interpretive narrative, perhaps because O. Novakivskyi, with his fresh modernist’s perspective, was the first to innovatively depict Ukraine as a child, almost a teenager. …”
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