BCG vaccination to reduce the impact of COVID-19 in healthcare workers: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial (BRACE trial)

Introduction BCG vaccination modulates immune responses to unrelated pathogens.This off-target effect could reduce the impact of emerging pathogens.As a readily available, inexpensive intervention that has a well-established safety profile, BCG is a good candidate for protecting healthcare workers (HCWs) and other vulnerable groups against COVID-19

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Two Cases of Hepatoblastoma in Adults

Adult hepatoblastoma is a rare tumor whose etiology and mechanisms of development are still incompletely understood.Imaging and biological tests such as AFP and liver enzymes are non-specific.Histologically, there are 2 histological variants: pure epithelial with 5 types (pure fetal, embryonal, small cell arm tray for wheelchair undifferentiated, c

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Effects of a physiotherapist-led approach based on a biopsychosocial model for spinal disorders: protocol for a systematic review

Introduction Low back pain and neck pain are among the most common musculoskeletal disorders, and their related medical costs are rising every year.Many interventions are based on the biopsychosocial (BPS) model since the cause of pain is more multifaceted.Physiotherapists have increased opportunities to perform multidisciplinary interventions alon

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