When blood pressure needs more control, what’s better: An additional drug or more of the same?
Study in veterans shows importance of personalizing the approach to intensifying treatment in sustainable ways.
October 04, 2021 5:00 PM
Kara Gavin
Research and Policy Media Relations Manager
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
Medicaid expansion closed health gaps for low-income adults across racial and ethnic groups, study shows
Michigan data show improvements in access to care and overall health, and could inform non-expansion states.
October 04, 2021 4:00 PM
When a free cancer check finds something, could cost keep patients from following up?
Two new studies show potential out-of-pocket costs for tests in patients after initial screening for lung and cervical cancer.
October 01, 2021 5:00 AM
ECMO offers sickest COVID patients a chance to survive, but a slimmer one than previously thought
New findings show importance of carefully selecting patients for a critical care treatment requiring intense staffing, specialized equipment and advanced expertise.
September 29, 2021 6:30 PM
Pandemic tripled telehealth use for Gen Z, but even digital natives want in-person care
Polls of teens and young adults taken before and during pandemic show most see the benefit of telemedicine, especially video and for minor ailments.
September 17, 2021 9:15 AM
Turning 65 means a lot for Americans’ wallets, health spending study finds
Out-of-pocket costs drop sharply after Medicare eligibility at age 65, especially for those with the highest bills.
September 14, 2021 9:56 AM
