An international team of researchers has developed a method for altering one class of antibiotics, using microscopic organisms that produce these compounds naturally. The findings, published July 25 in Nature Chemistry, could lead to more efficient production of antibiotics that are effective against drug-resistant bacteria.

Doctor’s have been able to monitor a patient’s healthcare progress through electronic health records. Now, a new technology program called “Physician Insights” uses artificial intelligence to track a patient’s health outside of their exam room. The Insights tool, created by “agilon health,” measures how often PCPs are doing wellness visits, how often they check in...