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
Screening, testing and treatment guidelines abound, but a new study could help pave the way for guidance about de-intensifying care in appropriate patients
A poll shows a lack of social interaction or companionship is more common among those with health issues, but neighbors, healthy habits and technology may help.
Key differences seen in brains of patients who responded to exposure-based therapy or stress-reduction therapy; new study seeks children and teens for further research
Study in 38 Michigan hospitals shows need for faster in-hospital testing for coronavirus and other infections, which could reduce overuse of antibiotics.
Data from National Poll on Healthy Aging show reliance on delivery of medications, often because of insurance requirements.
Even before COVID-19 struck, general practitioners faced unsustainable demands; the pandemic offers a chance to change.
