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Crystal Phend

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Crystal Phend

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

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Fast Stroke Thrombolysis Boosts Impact of Thrombectomy

Pooled trial analysis finally provides the evidence for combination approach

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Adjunctive Thrombolysis Doesn't Boost tPA Benefits

Phase III trial is the "disappointing end of a long journey"

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Corticosteroid Still Doesn't Help After Stroke in the Thrombectomy Era

MARVEL trial tries adjunctive therapy again with new circumstances but gets the same old answer

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Before Stroke Thrombectomy, Keep the Bed Flat, Trial Says

Tilting the head of the bed up during early window in large vessel occlusion hurts outcomes

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First Transcatheter Tricuspid Regurgitation Treatment Approved

FDA greenlights system for severe cases cleared by the heart team

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Hypercholesterolemia: A Complex System

Back to basics on cholesterol carriers and measurement

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For Your Patients: Hypercholesterolemia: Understanding Your Diagnosis

What is cholesterol, and how much is too much?

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Iodine-Based Skin Prep Better for Certain Fracture Surgeries

Large randomized trial comparing alcohol antiseptic solutions could change practice

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Infusion Drug Mark-Ups Higher at Safety Net Hospitals

Study shows big difference in reimbursement-to-acquisition cost ratio versus private practice

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For Your Patients: Making the Most of Heart Failure Medication

Common types of heart failure medication and why sticking to your regimen is so important

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