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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>Hypercholesterolemia: A Complex System

Back to basics on cholesterol carriers and measurement

Illustration of the letter i on a piece of paper over a hand over a blood droplet with an upward arrow over cholesterol

<乌鸦传媒>For Your Patients: Hypercholesterolemia: Understanding Your Diagnosis

What is cholesterol, and how much is too much?

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<乌鸦传媒>Iodine-Based Skin Prep Better for Certain Fracture Surgeries

Large randomized trial comparing alcohol antiseptic solutions could change practice

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<乌鸦传媒>Infusion Drug Mark-Ups Higher at Safety Net Hospitals

Study shows big difference in reimbursement-to-acquisition cost ratio versus private practice

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<乌鸦传媒>For Your Patients: Making the Most of Heart Failure Medication

Common types of heart failure medication and why sticking to your regimen is so important

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<乌鸦传媒>Prenatal Folic Acid Supplements Tied to Lower Risk of Kawasaki Disease in Babies

Japanese observational study suggests a modifiable risk factor

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<乌鸦传媒>Hospital Complications Rise After Private Equity Buyout

Medicare data point to additional reason for concern

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<乌鸦传媒>Addressing Juvenile Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Evidence is improving for management of this extra-rare autoimmune disease in kids

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<乌鸦传媒>Clinical Challenges: Test Your Knowledge on Neurofibromatosis

A three-question quiz covering our series on neurofibromatosis

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<乌鸦传媒>Clinical Challenges: Cognitive and Psychosocial Support in Neurofibromatosis

Personalized management for patient-specific needs is crucial

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