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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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ESC over a photo of Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre.

<乌鸦传媒>Colchicine Stumbles for Protecting the Heart From Thoracic Surgery

Trial meets only post hoc endpoints in extending protection to non-cardiac surgeries

ESC over a photo of Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre.

<乌鸦传媒>Subclinical Afib Caught on Cardiac Devices Might Be Better Left Alone

Trial shows no stroke reduction with DOAC at the cost of more adverse events

A photo of a surgeon removing the heart of an organ donor.

<乌鸦传媒>Coronary Disease That Comes With a Donor Heart Does Carry Risk

Study shows cardiovascular consequences but not overall mortality impact

Illustration of a prescription bottle with pills, scalpel and scissor over a heart in failure

<乌鸦传媒>Heart Failure Medical Management

Treatment across the heart failure spectrum

Illustration of different phases of rehab, such as yoga, healthy eating, etc. over a heart in failure

<乌鸦传媒>For Your Patients: What to Expect From Cardiac Rehabilitation

Support goes beyond medically supervised exercise

A close up of a woman鈥檚 eye yellowed by jaundice.

<乌鸦传媒>Gene Therapy Promising for Rare Jaundice Syndrome

Early-phase data suggest a dose that can keep bilirubin in check without hours of phototherapy

A computer rendering of a transparent body with the thymus highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Routinely Removed Organ Linked to Increased Mortality, Cancer Risk

Cardiothoracic surgery often cuts out this little organ as irrelevant. Big mistake, study says

A photo of a woman sleeping at her desk as her coworkers look on.

<乌鸦传媒>Narcolepsy Symptoms Normalize With Novel Agent

Neuropeptide drug stumbles on safety in phase II but stirs hope with "truly remarkable effect"

A photo of a surgeon holding a pacemaker in orange rubber gloves.

<乌鸦传媒>PPI Still Common With Self-Expanding TAVR

But rates are now "Sapien-like," editorialist says

Illustration of a stethoscope over the letters HFrEF over a heart in failure

<乌鸦传媒>Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Diagnosis and Evaluation

A brief overview of congestion, hemodynamics, diagnostic scoring, and mimics

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