Artificial intelligence could spot urine infections fast

Urinary tract infections are one of the most common types of infection, and are linked to millions of deaths worldwide each year.

But despite being so prevalent, early signs of a UTI can be challenging to recognise because symptoms including pain, temperature, frequency of urination, changes in sleep patterns and tremors vary due to a person's age and pre-existing health conditions.

Diagnosis can be difficult too, with lab tests that provide the only definitive result taking up to 48 hours.

As we get older, UTIs get more common and more problematic. They've also more difficult to keep track of and so may become chronic and difficult to eradicate.

So a quick, non-invasive way of diagnosing UTIs early would be a boon to doctors and patients, especially in care home settings.