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Crystal Phend is a contributing editor with 番茄社区, where she's been covering medical news of all stripes since 2006.

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Novel Anti-Inflammatory Flops for HFpEF, HFmrEF

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

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Gene Therapy Promising for Rare Genetic Cardiomyopathy

Phase I results show "big improvement" for what is usually progressive hypertrophy, expert says

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AI Can Do Whole Echo Reports, Improve Efficiency

AI transformation of the way cardiology uses echo "is absolutely going to happen, expert says

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Is DOAC a Viable Option After Bioprosthetic Valve Surgery Even in Sinus Rhythm?

Japanese trial supports use but event risk might be low enough to suggest a different strategy

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Ablation Bests Drugs for Ventricular Tachycardia After Heart Attack

VANISH2 trial may set new standard of care for ischemic cardiomyopathy patients

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Intensive Blood Pressure Control Benefits People With Type 2 Diabetes Too

BPROAD trial replicates SPRINT trial findings in diabetes population in China

Illustration of a magnifying glass looking at a brain over a question mark over a person's brain with Alzheimer's Disease

Making the Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease Diagnosis

History, symptoms, and cognitive tests form diagnostic backbone with imaging, biomarkers for some

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For Your Patients: The Stages of Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease

The disease follows a predictable trajectory through mild, moderate, and severe symptoms

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Cardiac Arrest Drug Administration Route a Toss Up

Two randomized trials compared intraosseous and intravenous routes for the initial access attempt

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SGLT2 Inhibitor Carry-Over Benefits Last How Long?

Trial follow-up defines the need for long-term treatment in protecting the kidneys and heart

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