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Crystal Phend

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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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A computer rendering of neuronal inclusions in Huntington鈥檚 disease

Clinical Challenges: NfL as Emerging Biomarker in Huntington's Disease

Neuron-specific protein might allow for earlier treatment, better prognostication

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Transplant Success Without Immune Suppressive Drugs

Did small pediatric case series achieve the "Holy Grail" of transplant medicine?

A photo of a mature samaritan visiting with a man suffering from Huntington鈥檚 disease

Clinical Challenges: Tackling Suicidality in Huntington's Disease

Start early with attention to patients' family members and watch periods of elevated risk

Illustration of a strand of DNA and microscope over a heart with cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy: Cascade Screening for Families

Who to test for genetic risk or early-stage disease and why

Illustration of a strand of DNA and microscope over a heart with cardiomyopathy

For Your Patients: Should My Family Be Checked for Cardiomyopathy Too?

Genetic testing is recommended for relatives in some situations

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SGLT2 Inhibitors a Better First Drug in Type 2 Diabetes Than Metformin?

Observational study suggests some cardiovascular benefit

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No-Implant Shunt Eases HF Symptoms in Early Data

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

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Harmony Pulmonary Valves 'Behaving' at 1 Year

Pooled study data show no mortality, favorable clinical outcomes

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Lithotripsy Advantage in Calcified Peripheral Vessels Holds Up at 1 Year

Disrupt PAD III trial extends superiority over percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

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Distal Radial Artery PCI Access Doesn't Hurt the Hand

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

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