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
Even at age 9 or 10, as many as 10% of children are curious about using substances, and many parents haven’t made specific rules or say kids’ access at home would be easy.
Young patients had same pain control, but took home far less opioid medication, after standard prescription size in hospital computer system was lowered based on evidence of actual use.
Preliminary report of data shows steady level of virtual visits substituting for in-person visits.
Generic anti-seizure drugs’ costs went down during the same time, study shows
Nearly all older adults have experienced some forms of “everyday ageism,” but those with more health concerns had higher rates
Prizes and raffles met with favor from majority of teens and young adults, but 1 in 4 express concerns.
