AI spots antibiotic resistance 24 hours faster than old methods

AI can spot antibiotic resistance as much as 24 hours faster than previous methods. That could help treat serious infections more efficiently.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
Jan. 18, 2022 ~8 min

Smart bandage checks chronic wounds in real-time

A new wearable sensor can detect multiple chronic wound biomarkers in real time and doctors can check results remotely.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Dec. 21, 2021 ~8 min


Scavenging hyenas benefit public health in African cities

Scavenging hyenas aren't all bad. They provide benefits to African cities, including the removal animal carcass waste.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Sept. 30, 2021 ~9 min

How to protect your dog from kennel cough

With increased cases of kennel cough in several states, an expert explains what it is, how to keep your dog safe, and what to do if your pet shows symptoms.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
Aug. 30, 2021 ~6 min

Some starved bacteria may survive for 100,000 years

Scientists starved 100 populations of different bacteria, giving them no access to external food for 1,000 days. Almost all of them survived.

Terri Greene-Indiana U. • futurity
Aug. 16, 2021 ~6 min

Non-immune cells make ‘detergent’ to clean out pathogens

Similar to the way Ajax can clean your kitchen, a protein in non-immune cells can wipe out invading pathogens to fight infection.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
July 27, 2021 ~5 min

More feverish babies in ER during COVID had serious infections

Fewer feverish babies went to a Montreal emergency department during COVID, but more of those who did had a serious bacterial infection. Here's why.

Fabienne Landry-McGill • futurity
July 16, 2021 ~5 min

New drug target reveals potential to stop C. diff infection

C. difficile is the most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in developed countries. New findings may help treat and even prevent it.

Anne Warde-UC Irvine • futurity
June 21, 2021 ~5 min


Drop in testing during COVID could lead to STI surge

Early in the pandemic, STI testing decreased 63% for men and 59% for women. "The quickest way for people to spread STIs is to not know that they have one."

Barbara Schindo-Penn State • futurity
June 7, 2021 ~6 min

Model predicts Texas COVID infection rates weeks in advance

Researchers have developed a new model that can predict COVID-19 infection rates in Texas two to three weeks in advance.

Rae Lynn Mitchell-Texas A&M • futurity
April 19, 2021 ~6 min

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