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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Med School ‘Minors’ Gain Momentum, Fostering Future Doctors’ Passions
Scholarly concentrations allow medical school students to choose an additional focus like global medicine or health policy. Learn about U-Ms Paths of Excellence.
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Med School Mental Health: 1 in 4 Students May Be Depressed
Study shows 1 in 4 medical students are suffering from medical school depression. See how U-M plans to address depression in medical school & during residency.
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A Win-Win for Science Education: Postdocs in Community College Classrooms
The U-M has begun participating in the IRACDA program which pairs postdoctoral fellows with students pursuing associate degrees. Learn more about the IRACDA.
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Few Mobile Health Apps Help the Patients Who Need Them Most
A New study finds medical apps like diabetes apps or depression apps may be insufficient. Learn more about the U-M study on mHealth apps and mobile health apps.
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Study: Medicare Readmission Penalties Need to Weigh Socioeconomic Factors
U-M study shows patients’ race, income, & family support play a role in hospital readmission rates. See their recommendations for Medicare readmission penalties.
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The Quest for a True AIDS Cure — in a Coral Reef
Researchers identified a coral reef bacteria that targets the Nef protein made by HIV. Learn about potential AIDS & HIV treatments using marine actinomycetes.
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Fighting Sudden Death in Epilepsy Through Science
Researchers are studying the role SCN8A mutations & the sodium channel Nav1.6 play in sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. Learn more about SUDEP risk factors
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For Refugees Seeking Asylum, Medical Exams Play a Vital Role
Immigration medical exams play a vital role for refugees seeking asylum. See what researchers learned when interviewing asylum lawyers about refugee medical exams.
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Brain Training
A call for changes in neuroscience education
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Education Levels Could Be Indicator of Patients’ Dementia Risk
A new study suggests that dementia rates are dropping & education could be an indicator of dementia risk. Learn more about dementia risk factors and education.
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Gut Bacteria Eat Colon Lining When Starved for Fiber
U-M researchers have found that gut bacteria eats the colon lining in rats when fed a low-fiber diet. See how a lack of fiber can lead to colon infection.
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Health on the Homefront: Efforts to Improve Civilian Care for Veterans
Increasing numbers of veterans are receiving non-VA medical care. See the four questions medical professionals should ask when treating veterans outside the VA.
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The More Doctors Interact, the Better Their Patients Do
Study shows physician & hospital teamwork improves heart bypass surgery outcomes. Learn how medical teamwork & doctor communication improves surgical outcomes.
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A Step Toward a Vaccine Against Urinary Tract Infections
Researchers are using a combination of UPEC & siderophore to create a urinary tract infection vaccine. Learn more UTI-causing bacteria & possible UTI vaccines.
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Study: Common Blood Clotting Test Has Few Benefits, Wastes Money
Testing for inherited thrombophilia is unnecessary. See why patients won't benefit from inherited thrombophilia testing regardless of if they have had a VTE.
