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Crystal Phend

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Crystal Phend

Crystal Phend is a contributing editor with 乌鸦传媒, where she's been covering medical news of all stripes since 2006.

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<乌鸦传媒>Arrhythmia Risk of Lamotrigine Questioned by Observational Data

Two cohort studies didn't find significantly greater risk than other drugs in epilepsy

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<乌鸦传媒>AI Screening of Home Videos Proves Accurate for Infantile Seizure Detection

But artificial intelligence model needs further validation before release

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Drug Fails for Two Rare Seizure Disorders

First-in-class agent unlikely to get another phase III chance in Dravet, Lennox-Gastaut syndromes

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<乌鸦传媒>For Your Patients: What About Alternative Treatments and Supplements?

What to consider when weighing these strategies

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<乌鸦传媒>Options for Treating Non-Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants, bempedoic acid, and more

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<乌鸦传媒>Racial Diversity Lacking in Epilepsy Genetics Studies

But more diverse studies have found more genomic links to seizure conditions

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<乌鸦传媒>Could a Hypertension Drug Protect Against Post-Stroke Epilepsy?

Observational study suggests one antihypertensive class might be preventive

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<乌鸦传媒>Women With Epilepsy Often Remain Unaware of Medication's Pregnancy Risks

Many did not take folic acid if they were pregnant or planning to become pregnant

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<乌鸦传媒>Long-Acting Injection Better for PrEP in Men, Gender-Diverse Groups

PURPOSE 2 trial affirms benefits previously proven in cisgender women

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/lean-staffing-lax-hiring-training-flaws-assaults-hospitals-are-rcna171055

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Anti-Inflammatory Flops for HFpEF, HFmrEF

Phase II trial does hold a few signals that might warrant another attempt

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