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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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TCT over a photo of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

No-Pressure-Wire Physiology Boosts PCI Outcomes

Chinese trial shows advantage over visual assessment alone

TCT over a photo of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Novel Stent Gets 'Sweet' Victory in Diabetes Patients

SUGAR trial shows superiority of polymer-free stent eluting fatty acid-bound sirolimus

The packaging and blister packs of Luvox (fluvoxamine) tablets.

Antidepressant for Mild COVID-19 Prevents Admissions

Effect in randomized trial "compares favorably" to more pricey drugs

A close up of surgeons performing an appendectomy.

After Antibiotics for Appendicitis, Many Need Surgery

CODA trial follow-up data may shift opinions

A woman reads a book while receiving peritoneal dialysis

Common Gene Variant May Predict Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes

Study also suggests that one dialysate type is better for carriers

A box of Flucelvax influenza vaccine pre-filled syringes.

Egg-Free Flu Shot Works for Kids

Novel platform for growing virus to make vaccine on par with traditional egg-based vaccine

A senior man sleeps in a hospital bed.

Can the Death Rattle Be Silenced?

Randomized trial says yes, but results may be challenging to put into practice

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

European CVD Prevention Guide Leans on Age Stratification

Update has new risk assessment score but goes easy on blood pressure

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

Lower BP Targets Again Affirmed in Major Trial

STEP trial from China shows major benefits in older population

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

Nonsteroidal MRA Drug Cuts Risks in Earlier Diabetic Kidney Disease

Urine screening urged after trial shows benefit of treating cases with preserved kidney function

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