The Record

A new method for precision drug delivery: painting

Researchers from the McKelvey School of Engineering and the School of Medicine are one step closer to delivering precise amounts of medication to an exact location, repurposing an existing imaging “painting” method.

Unnecessary testing for UTIs cut by nearly half

Over-testing for urinary tract infections leads to unnecessary antibiotic use, which spreads resistance. Specialists at the School of Medicine changed hospital procedures, cutting urine tests by nearly half without compromising doctors’ ability to detect UTIs.

WashU Spaces: the Dark Room

The latest edition of WashU Spaces visits the Dark Room at Sumers Recreation Center, where indoor cycling instructors use big data and heavy beats to motivate riders.

Stock analysts accentuate the negative, study finds

A new study involving Olin Business School researchers finds that stock analysts lean toward the negative when forecasting current-quarter company earnings, allowing companies to beat expectations.