Simple change cuts unnecessary UTI tests

A change at the hospital can safely cut the number of UTI tests in half. That could reduce the use of antibiotics and therefore drug-resistance.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
Feb. 22, 2019 ~4 min

Many hospitals send patients home with high-risk antibiotics

Despite FDA warnings, many patients leave hospitals with prescriptions for powerful but dangerous antibiotics.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Feb. 14, 2019 ~9 min


You might be predisposed to T.B. and not even know it

A gene variant tht predisposes someone to tuberculosis is surprisingly common. You might have it—but that doesn't mean you're going to get sick.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Jan. 4, 2019 ~6 min

mRNA antibody delivery could prevent RSV infection

A new way to deliver antibodies directly into the lungs could help ward off RSV, which is usually not a big deal, but can be dangerous for some children.

Kenna Simmons-Georgia Tech • futurity
Nov. 28, 2018 ~5 min

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