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Crystal Phend

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Crystal Phend is a contributing editor with 麻豆传媒, where she's been covering medical news of all stripes since 2006.

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A photo of an Antarctic krill

Novel Krill Oil Cuts Severe High Triglycerides

Post-hoc pooled analysis of phase III trials favors omega-3 fatty acid formula

A box of Promacta for Oral Suspension over a computer rendering of blood cells.

Finally, a 'New Standard' for Severe Aplastic Anemia

After 3 decades of failures, RACE trial shows superiority of new first-line regimen

A blue and pink neon sign with the words QUIZ TIME

Clinical Challenges: Test Your Knowledge on Porphyria

A three-part quiz on treating acute hepatic porphyria and erythropoietic protoporphyria

ASH over a photo of the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta, GA.

Clinical Challenges: Managing Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

First pharmaceutical option has changed the field, but uptake has been less than universal

A male cardiologist performs a heart ultrasound on his female patient

For Women, Skipped Heart Prevention More Likely Due to Costs, Depression

Despite women being more insured and more likely to have a primary care physician than men

A computer rendering of the Alterra pre-stent and the Sapien 3 transcatheter pulmonic valve replacement

Sapien 3 With Pre-Stent Gets FDA Go-Ahead for Pulmonary Valve Fix

Valve system could substantially expand proportion of patients who can skip another surgery

A medical illustration of a pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary Embolism Rule-Out Strategy Safely Reduces Chest Imaging

Clinical gestalt plus D-dimer and two sets of clinical factors was non-inferior in clinical trial

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

Potent Antiplatelet Not a Good Idea for Moderate COVID-19

ACTIV-4a trial suggests harm for hospitalized patients outside the ICU

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

Aspirin Flops Again for Dementia Prevention

ASCEND trial sides with ASPREE, but can't rule out some potential benefit

AHA over a computer rendering of the heart.

Stem Cells Don't Prevent Acute Heart Failure Events

DREAM-HF trial does hold some positive signals, though

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