Most Older Adults, Especially Women, Haven’t Gotten Checked for Hearing Loss
National poll spotlights opportunity for primary care providers and hearing care specialists to work together to spot and treat hearing loss.
March 01, 2021 9:28 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
Most Dollars Spent on Top-Selling “Orphan Drugs” Don’t Go to Treat People with Rare Diseases
70% of spending on “partial orphan” drugs – those approved to treat both rare and common diseases – goes toward treatment of common diseases.
February 26, 2021 3:53 PM
Older Adults and Antibiotics: Study Shows Healthy Attitudes but Unhealthy Practices
Many take leftover doses from previous prescriptions, and expect new prescriptions for non-bacterial illness.
February 19, 2021 1:20 PM
Irregular Sleep Connected to Bad Moods and Depression, Study Shows
The more variation in wake up and sleep time, the worse mood and more chance of depression symptoms.
February 18, 2021 8:57 AM
As Insurers End Grace Period for COVID-19 Hospital Costs, Study Estimates Potential Bills
Analysis of past flu-related hospital bills suggest an average out-of-pocket cost over $1,000 for serious cases of COVID-19.
February 18, 2021 8:50 AM
Cold is Gold for COVID-19 Scientists
Thousands of samples from patients with coronavirus infections, stored at -112F, hold potential to unlock important secrets.
February 08, 2021 12:23 PM
