Gavin draws on more than 25 years of experience in communicating about science, medicine and health policy. She focuses mainly on the research of the 640 health services wonks who belong to the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, who work to understand and improve the safety, quality, equity and affordability of health care. As part of the Michigan Medicine communication team, she has lead responsibility for primary care and mental health topics. Twitter: @Karag
Poll shows double-digit jumps since autumn in percentage of Black, Hispanic and chronically ill older adults who say they’ll get vaccinated – or already have.
Despite guidelines, 14% are on three or more drugs that act on the brain and nervous system; families and providers should review prescriptions regularly.
National poll spotlights opportunity for primary care providers and hearing care specialists to work together to spot and treat hearing loss.
70% of spending on “partial orphan” drugs – those approved to treat both rare and common diseases – goes toward treatment of common diseases.
Many take leftover doses from previous prescriptions, and expect new prescriptions for non-bacterial illness.
The more variation in wake up and sleep time, the worse mood and more chance of depression symptoms.
