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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1 in 4 First-Year Residents May Meet Criteria for Clinical Depression
In a University of Michigan study 25% of first-year residents may meet criteria for clinical depression. Learn how researchers and educators are trying to help.
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To Improve Response During Outbreaks, Tap the Hive Mind
A new framework called IAR from RAND helps agencies and organizations track and share activities, problems and successful responses to public health emergencies.
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Microcephaly Research in Non-Zika Cases Provides Clues
New Studies on Microcephaly may help explain what happens in the developing brains of babies in the womb, causing them to be born with small brains and heads.
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Hospitals Sending the Most Heart Patients to ICUs Report Worst Results
A study suggests patients being treated for heart attacks in heavily relied on ICUs may fair worse than in other hospital areas. Read more on ICU utilization.
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How ‘Love’ and a Landmark Paper Improved Health Care
University of Michigan researchers reflect on Donabedian's paper "Evaluating the Quality of Medical Care." Learn about its lasting impact on health care.
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The ImPAT Approach: Treating Pain Without Opioids
A University of Michigan study shows that ImPAT care in combination with addiction treatment reported a decrease both in overall pain levels and alcohol intake.
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Finding beauty through a microscope
The University of Michigan BioArtography initiative creates images of colorful cells from underneath a microscope. See these images and how to purchase your own.
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Discovery of Gut Bacteria in Critically Ill Lungs May Change ICU Care
University of Michigan researchers discover gut bacteria in critically ill lungs. Learn how this may influence illnesses such as sepsis and acute lung failure.
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A Rising, but Uneven, Tide of In-Home Care for Seniors
University of Michigan researchers suggest families providing in home senior care need help. Explore how in home elder care is impacting senior caregivers.
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Forget Old Movies: 9 Truths About ‘Shock Therapy’ Today
For people with depression, autism, or another mental health condition that hasn’t responded to other treatments, modern electroconvulsive therapy may help.
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What Will It Take to Overcome the Opioid Epidemic?
University of Michigan researcher explains how to stop the addiction to opioids, like prescription painkillers and heroin, from spreading around the country.
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Over Time, Marijuana Use Dampens Brain’s Response to Reward
A University of Michigan study shows that prolonged marijuana use causes the brain to slow the release of dopamine in response to feeling rewarded.
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To Improve Global Health, a Standard List of Essential Diagnostic Tests
University of Michigan doctors create list of essential medical tests aligning with WHO's essential medicines. Learn more about the medical diagnostic tests.
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Even with Insurance, Hospital Patients May Pay Over $1,000 for Stay
University of Michigan researchers found that hospital stays for patients with insurance have risen sharply in recent years. See what's driving the prices up.
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Microbiome Mashup: Scientists Align to Understand the Microbes in and Around Us
Multidisciplinary scientists met at the University of Michigan to search for commonalities across microbiome fields. Here's what they learned about microbiome.
