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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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Prenatal Folic Acid Supplements Tied to Lower Risk of Kawasaki Disease in Babies

Japanese observational study suggests a modifiable risk factor

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Hospital Complications Rise After Private Equity Buyout

Medicare data point to additional reason for concern

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Addressing Juvenile Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Evidence is improving for management of this extra-rare autoimmune disease in kids

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Clinical Challenges: Test Your Knowledge on Neurofibromatosis

A three-question quiz covering our series on neurofibromatosis

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Clinical Challenges: Cognitive and Psychosocial Support in Neurofibromatosis

Personalized management for patient-specific needs is crucial

FDA APPROVED PulseSelect PFA system over a photo of the device.

First Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter Approved for Afib

Device is the first of a new class of non-thermal ablation catheters to get FDA's blessing

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Clinical Challenges: Hope and Caution in the Neurofibromatosis Drug Pipeline

Rare condition is starting to see potential for treatment options beyond the sole approved drug

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Patient-Centered Treatment in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Care is evolving to address aspects patients care about, side effects and fatigue

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Clinical Challenges: New Hope in Management of Neurofibromatosis

Group of genetic disorders cause tumors along nerves, causing pain and a range of complications

A photo of a nurse holding intubation equipment in the intensive care unit.

Safer to Hold Off on Intubating Comatose, Intoxicated Patients, Trial Finds

French centers showed faster discharge, fewer adverse events

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