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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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ACC over a computer rendering of the human heart and major blood vessels

Xarelto Flops for COVID-19 Clot Prevention Outside ICU

ACTION trial adds nuance to the story from large platform trials

ACC over a computer rendering of the human heart and major blood vessels.

Falling Through the Cracks on Rapid Troponin Testing Protocols

Studies point to potential risks and pitfalls with change to more sensitive, rapid testing

ACC over a computer rendering of the human heart and major blood vessels.

Entresto Risky for Advanced Heart Failure?

LIFE trial "not only disappointed but surprised" with its findings

ACC over a computer rendering of the human heart and major blood vessels.

Antifibrotic Drug Shows Promise in HFpEF

PIROUETTE trial provides early proof

ACC over a computer rendering of the human heart and major blood vessels.

DARE-19 Didn't Pay Off for Farxiga in COVID-19

But trial may still show SGLT2 inhibitor is safe for sicker patients

ACC over a computer rendering of the human heart and major blood vessels

A Call for Nuance in Cardioprotection With Early Breast Cancer Therapy

Longer-term PRADA trial results weigh in for low-risk group

ACC over a computer rendering of the human heart and major blood vessels

Baby Aspirin on Par With Full Dose to Prevent Repeat Heart Events

But landmark trial was hampered by crossover

FDA APPROVED dapagliflozin (Farxiga) oral tablets over a computer rendering of chronic kidney disease

Farxiga Gets FDA Greenlight for CKD

SGLT2 OK'd to prevent chronic kidney disease progression and cardiovascular risks

Two Apple Watches, one displaying Sinus Rhythm and the other Atrial Fibrillation

USPSTF Still Sour on Afib Screening, Even With Apple Watch

Task force weighs in with draft recommendations for wearables and clinic alike

A smiling nurse greets her senior male patient

Comfort Care on the Rise in Acute Stroke

Trends show steep drop in death in-hospital with palliative interventions

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