Fun

News Feed - 2023-11-24 06:11:50

David Attlee14 hours agoHong Kong to use AI against superbugs and antibiotic overprescriptionThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased broad-spectrum antibiotic prescriptions, leading to antibiotic resistance development within superbugs.1402 Total views38 Total sharesListen to article 0:00NewsJoin us on social networksHong Kong’s Hospital Authority is planning to tackle a noteworthy rise of two superbugs — vancomycin-resistant enterococci and Candida auris — with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). 


According to a Nov. 24 South China Morning Post report citing the authority, the increase in the prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms, or superbugs, on the island occurred due to a redistribution of resources aimed at combating the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years. Dr. Raymond Lai, the authority’s chief infection control officer, told journalists:“A significant number of isolation wards were allocated to Covid-19 patients, leaving fewer wards available for those infected with MDROs.”


The COVID-19 pandemic also significantly increased broad-spectrum antibiotic prescriptions, leading to antibiotic resistance development within the superbugs. According to the authority, the antibiotic resistance rate of vancomycin-resistant enterococci rose from 0.22% in 2021 to 1.2% in 2023. Patients carrying those microorganisms increased from fewer than 40 in 2021 to around 140 by late September 2023. 


Related:Owner of Hong Kong crypto exchange OSL secures $90M investment


Discovered in Hong Kong in 2019, there has been an increase in Candida auris carriers, jumping from nearly 200 in 2020 to more than 300 by Oct. 31, 2023. Lai cautions that approximately 10% of individuals harboring this fungus may progress to invasive infections, presenting a mortality risk ranging from 53% to 83.3%.


To combat the problem, in January 2024, the Hospital Authority will launch an AI pilot at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin and Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung. The AI will analyze clinical data to determine the necessity of prescribing antibiotics. It will start from a single popular type of antibiotic and then expand to eight other types and 17 public hospitals.


This isn’t the first time AI has been used to combat the problem of antibiotic resistance. In May 2023, AI helped Massachusetts Institute of Technology and McMaster University researchers identify a new antibiotic that could kill a bacteria responsible for many drug-resistant infections, Acinetobacter baumannii.


Magazine:AI Eye. 25K traders bet on ChatGPT’s stock picks, AI sucks at dice throws, and more# Hong Kong# Adoption# AI# MedicineAdd reactionAdd reactionRead moreMilei presidential victory fuels optimism in Argentina’s Bitcoin communitySolana’s genesis story: Anatoly Yakovenko’s vision for a high-performance blockchainJury finds SBF guilty on all charges, sentencing set for March 2024: Law Decoded

News Feed

Bitcoin Price Smashes $61.7K High — Leading Crypto Asset Needs to Gain Over 5% to Reach ATH
Bitcoin Price Smashes $61.7K High — Leading Crypto Asset Needs to Gain Over 5% to Reach ATH The price of bitcoin has continued to push toward higher prices as the leading crypto
Maker’s ‘Endgame’ readies launch, aims for 100B DAI to take on Tether
Martin Young2 hours agoMaker’s ‘Endgame’ readies launch, aims for 100B DAI to take on TetherThe DeFi lending pioneer is poised to launch Phase 1 of its “Endgame” plan, which begins with rebranding, new tokens a
Back to extreme greed past $65K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
William Suberg45 minutes agoBack to extreme greed past $65K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this weekBitcoin manages an impressive comeback from two-month lows, but how high can BTC price action go before speculators take o
‘Only a few’ Ethereum L2s will survive the next 5 years: Manta co-founder
Tom Mitchelhill5 hours ago‘Only a few’ Ethereum L2s will survive the next 5 years: Manta co-founderManta’s Kenny Li argues that only blockchains with a “modular” approach stand a chance of survival, but critics
Author Insists Current Gold Price Cheaper Now Than in 1980
Author Insists Current Gold Price Cheaper Now Than in 1980 While gold is generally perceived to be the best hedge against inflation, a report written by author Kelsey Williams has
Relm Launches Insurance Coverage for Cryptocurrency and Cannabis Groups in Tough Regulatory Climate
Relm Launches Insurance Coverage for Cryptocurrency and Cannabis Groups in Tough Regulatory Climate Bermuda-based insurance company Relm has announced an official launch of opera
Terra’s Big Backers, Shanghai Court Declares Bitcoin Property, BTC Obituaries, and Triple Top Hopes — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
Terra"s Big Backers, Shanghai Court Declares Bitcoin Property, BTC Obituaries, and Triple Top Hopes — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review With the nightmare nosedive of Terra’
Blockchain Tops the List of Most In-Demand Tech Skills for 2020
Blockchain Tops the List of Most In-Demand Tech Skills for 2020 If you are planning to start a new career this year, or just improve your value in the jobs market, the best thing
Grammy Nominated Hip-Hop Star Logic Dropped $6 Million Into Bitcoin Last Month
Grammy Nominated Hip-Hop Star Logic Dropped $6 Million Into Bitcoin Last Month During the last few months, a slew of celebrity luminaries, millionaires, and even
Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Are Distributing Again — Local Price Top Imminent?
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and pu
Bitcoin mining to boost UK’s renewable energy grid
Savannah Fortis10 hours agoBitcoin mining to boost UK’s renewable energy gridA UK-based Bitcoin organization is advocating to the new Labour government to implement a Bitcoin mining-based strategy to combat a growing p
Silver Supply Crunch Predictions, FDIC Issues Cease and Desist Order to FTX US, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
Silver Supply Crunch Predictions, FDIC Issues Cease and Desist Order to FTX US, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review Morgan Report founder David Morgan foresees a supply cr