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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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SCAI over a photo of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA

<乌鸦传媒>No-Implant Shunt Eases HF Symptoms in Early Data

Quality of life consistently improved across first-in-man studies

SCAI over a photo of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA

<乌鸦传媒>Harmony Pulmonary Valves 'Behaving' at 1 Year

Pooled study data show no mortality, favorable clinical outcomes

SCAI over a photo of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA

<乌鸦传媒>Lithotripsy Advantage in Calcified Peripheral Vessels Holds Up at 1 Year

Disrupt PAD III trial extends superiority over percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

SCAI over a photo of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA

<乌鸦传媒>Distal Radial Artery PCI Access Doesn't Hurt the Hand

Randomized trial answers questions on grip, pinch, and other hand outcomes

SCAI over a photo of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA

<乌鸦传媒>PFO Closure Guidelines Address Older Adults, Trial-Excluded Groups

Document acknowledges skimpy evidence

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<乌鸦传媒>Rare Seizure Disorder Treatments Continue to Expand

New therapies reduce seizure frequency, but the biggest advancements may be on the horizon

A photo of a man holding an e-cigarette in one palm and four cigarettes in the other.

<乌鸦传媒>Vaping Doesn't Cut CV Risk for Those Who Also Smoke

Combined use as bad for the heart as smoking alone

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

"Long-awaited action" should reduce youth smoking, health disparities

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<乌鸦传媒>Achilles' Tendon Rupture Surgery Not So Necessary?

Randomized trial suggests one advantage despite similar outcomes to nonoperative treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>Home Walking Program Eases Peripheral Artery Disease Limitations

Randomized trial shows modest impact even without in-facility supervision

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