Researchers discovered that obinutuzumab, an antibody that targets a protein expressed on certain immune cells, was superior to placebo in preserving kidney function and preventing flares in patients with lupus nephritis - a kidney condition associated with the autoimmune disease lupus.
High levels of these antibodies in pregnant women were linked to foetal atrioventricular block (AVB), which occurs when inflammation and subsequent scarring prevent electric signals from the heart's atria from reaching the ventricles. The condition causes life-long pacing and can be deadly.
Researchers at the University of So Paulo (USP) in Brazil, in collaboration with colleagues in Australia, discovered a unique bacterial protein that can maintain human cells healthy even when the cells are heavily contaminated with bacteria.
In the worst-case scenario, what can we expect? This is a crucial concern in flood-prone areas: what extreme occurrences should preventive measures be constructed for? Often, the answer is as simple as going back in time: the worst flood disasters of the previous decades or centuries are vie
New Delhi [India], November 10: Airbnb has more than 7 million homes all over the world. Each home is one-of-a-kind, and this uniqueness is what sets Airbnb apart. But guests have told us that with so much variety, it can be hard to know what they're going to get. This is why many people pre
In a release Friday, the central enforcement agency said it initiated an investigation on the basis of a prosecution complaint filed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence against Munjal and "others" for taking foreign exchange or currency out of India illegally.
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh has arrested a suspected terrorist under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) from Chhattisgarh's Durg district, the police said on Wednesday.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 7: Maxivision Super Specialty Eye Hospitals is delighted to introduce legendary Indian Cricketer, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, as its esteemed Brand Ambassador. Popularly referred to as 'Captain Cool' for his outstanding leadership on the cricket field, MS Dh
A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia made the local State House Officer, under the overall supervision of the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, responsible for preventing crop burning.
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 7: The murderous terror attack on the south of Israel on October 7 led to major disruptions in cellular communications in the Gaza border region, as the electricity grid collapsed in many places where fighting had broken out. With backup systems designed to provid
Foreign ministers from G7 countries--Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the European Union and the United States--will meet in Tokyo this week to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and the Ukraine conflict, while making efforts to prevent a regional conflagration.
Open wounds, whether from an accident or a medical procedure such as surgery, require proper management to expedite healing and prevent infection. While sutures and staples are typical techniques of wound closure, they can induce secondary tissue injuries, potentially leaking fluids and gase