New Hepatitis B Screening Recommendations Announced by The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
A hepatologist comments on the new USPSTF guidelines for detecting hepatitis B in non-pregnant adults and adolescents.
December 15, 2020 12:30 PM
Jina Sawani
Senior Public Relations Representative
Sawani handles communications for several departments across Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan Medical School, including gastroenterology/digestive diseases, otolaryngology, radiology and government relations. She's passionate about fostering a sense of unity and bridging gaps between cultures through the art of storytelling. Prior to joining U-M in 2017, she worked in public affairs and political communications in Washington, D.C., and Southeastern Michigan.
Does Kiwifruit Help Chronic Constipation?
A gastroenterologist teams up with his son to find out if kiwifruits measure up to prunes and psyllium when it comes to combatting chronic constipation.
November 20, 2020 9:09 AM
Should Medical Residency Interviews Be Capped?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, changes to the residency application process may tempt applicants to overschedule interviews.
November 12, 2020 8:54 AM
The Benefits of International Medical Student Electives
A team led by a global health fellow explores the Ghana-Michigan medical school collaborative, a 30-year partnership.
October 09, 2020 5:00 AM
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Heart Failure: Is There a Connection?
A Michigan Medicine team looks into the prevalence of NAFLD in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
September 25, 2020 9:32 AM
Does Strong NIH Research Support Mean Strong Career Development Funding?
A team compares the rankings of institutions with the largest amount of NIH research support with the highest-ranking institutions when it comes to support for training and career development
September 14, 2020 5:00 AM
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Kara Gavin
Research and Policy Media Relations Manager
Lona Mody, M.D., M.Sc.
Professor, Internal Medicine
Rasna Kaur Neelam
Medical student at the University of Michigan Medical School
