BCG VACCINATION TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 IN HEALTHCARE WORKERS: PROTOCOL FOR A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL (BRACE TRIAL)

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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Activating the environmental role of the Building envelope to improve the energy performance of social housing units in Giza Governorate- Egypt

The housing problem is one of the most complex problems in most countries of the world.Therefore, most countries resort to finding solutions and initiatives for social housing units that take into account the needs of users and fulfill their basic requirements.The Egyptian state has a major role in the construction and reconstruction of cities wher

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Enhancing postural stability in a musculoskeletal hopping robot through stretch reflex application on biarticular thigh muscles

Postural stabilization during rapid and powerful hopping actions represents a significant challenge for legged robotics.One strategy utilized by humans to negotiate this difficulty is the robust activation of biarticular thigh muscles.Guided by this physiological principle, this study aims to enhance the postural stability of a hopping robot throug

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