AI Blood Test Predicts Sepsis Risk, Offering Hope in Fight Against Deadly Infection

Canadian Researchers Develop AI-Powered Blood Test to Predict Sepsis, Potentially Saving Lives A team of Canadian researchers has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against sepsis, a deadly condition resulting from the body's overwhelming response to an infection. They have developed a blood test, leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, capable of predicting with 88% certainty whether a patient will deteriorate within the next 24 hours. This early warning system could drastically reduce mortality rates, as each hour of delay in treatment increases mortality by roughly 8%, according to Dr. Dos Santos. "The blood test allows us to predict with 88% certainty how a patient will deteriorate in the next 24 hours," explained Dr. Claudia Dos Santos, a critical care doctor involved in the research. "Every hour of delay increases mortality." The test works by identifying six genes that appear in high levels when someone goes into septic shock. The team, working across Canada, utilized AI to analyze these genetic markers. Notably, the Canadian Space Agency played a role in developing the technology used in this innovative blood test. This advancement holds immense promise for improving patient outcomes and reducing the devastating impact of sepsis.