Scientists discover superbug’s rapid path to antibiotic resistance

Scientists discover superbug’s rapid path to antibiotic resistance

Scientists have discovered how the hospital superbug C.diff rapidly evolves resistance to the frontline drug used for treatment in the UK. Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), a type of bacteria which often affects people who have taken antibiotics, is responsible for approximately 2,000 deaths annually in the UK. Researchers from the University of Sheffield and the … Read more

AI model as diabetes early warning system when driving

Scientists discover superbug’s rapid path to antibiotic resistance

Based solely on driving behavior and head/gaze motion, the newly developed tool recognizes low blood sugar levels. Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) are one of the most dangerous complications of diabetes and pose high risk during cognitively demanding tasks requiring complex motor skills, such as driving a car. The utility of current tools to detect … Read more