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 health services research done by members of 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. Contact: [email protected]; Twitter: @Karag
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Study: ‘Superbug’ Bacteria Gang Up on Us, Fueled by Antibiotics
A new understanding of the interaction among multidrug-resistant bacteria, and how antibiotics affect them, could lead to better infection prevention.
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To Prevent Problems Later, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Now
Regular dental care can help prevent oral health issues such as tooth decay and infections. Take advantage of free and low cost options for proper dental care
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Tooth Trouble: 2 in 5 Middle-Aged Adults Don’t Get Regular Dental Care
A new poll finds widespread oral health issues among people in their 50s and early 60s, especially among those who lack dental insurance.
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Stressed Caregivers, Higher Health Care Costs: Studying the ‘Pop Drop’ Phenomenon
Read results from a new study on the 'pop drop phenomenon', and learn how caregiver fatigue, stress and burnout results in increased healthcare costs.
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Heart Bypasses Cost Billions, but There’s Opportunity for Improvement
Coronary artery bypass expenses vary widely across hospitals, a new study finds. Addressing a few key areas could lower hospital bills and improve quality of care.
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The Laws of Attraction: Pheromones Don’t Lie
Read how pheromones and attraction happen between male and female fruit flies, and how pheromones, fertility and mating are connected. This research could help us understand human attraction.
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Should Patients Have the ‘Right to Try’ Untested Treatments? They Already Do
A federal “right-to-try” law for medical treatments could soon become reality. But systems to expand access to investigational options while protecting patients are already in place, says a U-M expert.
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How Stem Cells Grow into Structures That Could Aid Understanding of Infertility
New U-M research shows that pluripotent stem cells can grow into structures similar to amniotic sac. See how this discovery could aid infertility research.
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The cells that stand in the way of curing HIV
Get the latest information about bone marrow's role in HIV, and learn out how these findings could lead to new treatments and cures for HIV.
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Old Dogs, New Tricks: DNA from Ancient Canines and Humans Can Teach Us a Lot
A study of DNA from prehistoric German dogs yielded new clues about how dogs became domesticated from wolves. The same techniques can teach us about our own ancient origins — and diseases that affect both species.
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Approving Bariatric Surgery at Lower BMI May Improve Patient Outcomes
As more Americans turn to bariatric surgery for weight loss, a new study suggests they may not want to wait until their BMI exceeds 40 to reap the biggest benefits.
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Prescription Tracking Tackles Misuse of Opioids and Other Drugs — But Results Vary
Read how Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PMDP) can help prescribers and pharmacists tackle the misuse of opioids and other drugs.
Medicine at Michigan
Postdocs at the Head of the Class
A collaboration between U-M and community colleges
Medicine at Michigan
Turning Tragedy Into Discovery
A gift from the Prechter family supports bipolar research
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Study: Calcium Levels Could Be Key to Contracting — and Stopping — C. Diff
Clostridium difficile infection and prevention could be linked to excess gut calcium in awakening and prevention, according to new information on c. diff.
