Are there sensitive periods for physical activity to influence the development of executive function in children? by Joseph M. Northey, Lauren B. Raine, Charles H. Hillman

“…As such, sensitive periods for executive function could indicate an ideal time to introduce physical activity or be a potential confounder to study results if not considered. This narrative review discusses the potential presence of sensitive periods in preadolescent development where physical activity has greater benefits for executive function. …”
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Major Depressive Disorder as a Condition Negatively Impacting Both Mental and Physical Functioning. What to Do When There Is Treatment Resistance? by Monika Makar, Daria Michałka, Zuzanna Gałuszka, Natalie Papachristoforou, Justyna Głowacka, Aleksandra Kocjan, Emilia Bąk, Natalia Tekiela, Radosław Chmiel, Tomasz Bartuś

“…Among these studies, three are systematic reviews and three are narrative literature reviews. If  it comes to treatment efficacy studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of several strategies. …”
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Couple dynamics and interaction needs with healthcare professionals in long-term neurological rehabilitation: A hermeneutic qualitative study by Alexa von Bosse, Peter König, Eva Jansen

“…Using a dynamic interactionist approach, narrative interviews with couples provided insights from both partners on relationship dynamics. …”
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Anatomical alterations: biparietal thinning in antiquity. Review of published cases and a new case by Nicol Rossetti, Roberta Fusco, Arianna Vanni, Francesca Garanzini, Alessandra Mazzucchi, Marta Licata

“…By presenting this new case, we aim to stimulate further research into biparietal thinning and similar cranial pathologies, enriching the broader narrative of human health evolution.…”
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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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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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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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Towards Personalized Radiotherapy in Pelvic Cancer: Patient-Related Risk Factors for Late Radiation Toxicity by Anna C. Nuijens, Arlene L. Oei, Nicolaas A. P. Franken, Coen R. N. Rasch, Lukas J. A. Stalpers

“…Various dosimetric parameters have been shown to influence the incidence of late toxicity, and the literature available on this topic is extensive. This narrative review examines patient-related determinants of late toxicity following external beam radiotherapy for pelvic tumors, with a focus on prostate and cervical cancer patients. …”
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Using maternal sepsis patient journeys to map and prioritise barriers to quality maternal healthcare in Malawi: a multidisciplinary stakeholder consultation workshop by Yamikani Chimwaza, Dalisto Ndaferankhande, Leonard Mndala, Chifundo Ndamala, Emily Lifa, Mercy Machilika, Esther Mwagomba, Bernard Dossie, Meliya Kwelepeta, Bertha Maseko, David Lissauer, Maria Lisa Odland

“…Methods In February 2024, in Blantyre, Malawi, using a modified nominal group technique, 28 stakeholders reviewed the patient journeys of three women hospitalised at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, who had sepsis after childbirth. Patient journeys narrate events experienced within a healthcare system in the patient’s words. …”
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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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Omega-3 long chain fatty acids and their metabolites in pregnancy outcomes for the modulation of maternal inflammatory- associated causes of preterm delivery, chorioamnionitis and... by Jose Miguel Rizo, Theresa Steeb, Johanna Eiblwieser, Pedro Antonio Regidor

“…Several published guidelines, studies and recommendations have highlighted the importance of supplementation of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) during pregnancy. This narrative review aims at giving an overview on the modern perception of inflammatory processes and the role of specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) in their resolution, especially in obstetrics. …”
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“Restoration of the Past Scenery-Realm”: A Research on the Scenery-Realm Restoration of Jiang’s Fu Garden During Qing Dynasty in the Historical Revolution of the Humble Administrat... by Qian BIAN

“…The Jiang’s Fu Garden play a prominent role in the historical narratives of the Humble Administrator’s Garden during Qing Dynasty. …”
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Çin Siyasi Düşüncesi ve Siyasi Tarihi Bağlamında Çinli Siyasi Elitler by Tuğrul Keskin

“…Readers unfamiliar with Chinese history might struggle with the narrative, especially when it delves into specific figures and events without much background. …”
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Case Reports: The core of practice-based evidence by Antonio Villa

“…The narrative should also include a discussion of the rationale for any conclusions and any take-away messages. …”
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விவேக சிந்தாமணி கூறும் மானுட விழுமியங்கள் / Human Values in Viveka Cintamani by முனைவர் சு. சுசா / Dr. S. Susa

“…Unlike other ethical works, it not only teaches principles but also presents them in an accessible manner through poems and stories featuring animals such as rabbits, lions, and foxes. This narrative technique ensures that both children and adults can easily understand and benefit from its teachings. …”
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Implementation outcomes of HIV self-testing in low- and middle- income countries: A scoping review. by Adovich S Rivera, Ralph Hernandez, Regiel Mag-Usara, Karen Nicole Sy, Allan R Ulitin, Linda C O'Dwyer, Megan C McHugh, Neil Jordan, Lisa R Hirschhorn

“…Both quantitative and qualitative results were extracted and synthesized in a narrative manner.<h4>Results and discussion</h4>Most (75%) of the 206 included articles focused on implementation in Africa. …”
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Potential molecular and cellular mechanisms for adverse placental outcomes in pregnancies complicated by SARS-CoV-2 infection-A scoping review. by Janelle Y Wai, Eilidh M Wood, Kylie K Hornaday, Donna M Slater

“…Studies were assessed for risk of bias using the Newcastle Ottawa scale and a narrative synthesis of results was generated.<h4>Results</h4>Twenty-seven studies reporting on molecular and/or cellular mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 mediated placental outcomes were included in this review. …”
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Exploring the influence of pregnancy on cognitive function in women: a systematic review by Jana Younis, Malak Bleibel, Jad El Masri, Ali Ismail, Linda Abou‑Abbas

“…Due to the diverse outcomes in identified studies, a meta-analysis was not feasible, and therefore, a narrative synthesis was conducted to summarize findings. …”
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A scoping review on current technology-based approaches to support breastfeeding and informal human milk exchange practices. by Siti Fatimah Abdul Razak, Nur Liyana Rosli, Noor Hisham Kamis, Norsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim, Mohd Fikri Azli Abdullah

“…Two reviewers screened the articles, and the data were extracted and narratively synthesized. During the primary database search, 360 articles were found based on the related titles, abstracts, and keywords. …”
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Mitochondrial disease registries worldwide: A scoping review. by Ammanie Abdul-Fatah, Leila Esmaeilisaraji, Crisel Mae Juan, Martin Holcik

“…Furthermore, it addresses a knowledge gap by providing a narrative synthesis of published literature that describes these registries.…”
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