Researchers developed a machine learning model using just 10 routine blood tests to accurately distinguish necrotizing fasciitis from osteomyelitis. This could enable rapid diagnosis of these easily-confused, life-threatening infections. Original paper: Explainable machine learning differentiates necrotizing fasciitis and osteomyelitis via routine blood biomarkers. — NPJ digital medicine. 10.1038/s41746-026-02686-3 📄 Read the article