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Acute rheumatic fever in adults

, 2017
Thirty-one adults with acute rheumatic fever were identified at Groote Schuur Hospital over a 10-year period. In keeping with other series, arthritis was the most common major criterion.
Whitelaw, D.A.
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An Unusual Presentation of Acute Rheumatic Fever

, 2015
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a multisystem disease caused by an immunological response to group A streptococcus infection. Its sequel rheumatic heart disease continue to cause a large burden of morbidity and mortality in developing countries.
Guvenc, Osman, Oran, Bulent, Cimen, Derya, Arslan, Derya   +3 more
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Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vector‐Borne Diseases (VBDs), transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and sandflies, represent a significant threat to global health. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths.
Roberta Rinaldi, Carmen Scieuzo, Federica De Stefano, Luca Masucci, Patrizia Falabella   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rheumatic heart disease: how many interventions and complications can a patient overcome?

Romanian Journal of Cardiology
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a serious, long-term consequence of acute rheumatic fever that is characterized by progressive evolution over the years.
Niţă Bianca Adriana, Beladan Carmen Cristiana, Sipoş Sergiu Nicolae, Mateescu Anca Doina, Popescu Bogdan A   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: A content analysis review

, 2023
Aim of research Whaat is acute rheumatic fever? Rheumatic heart disease Method Framework Findings - access equity FIndings - technology Findings – cultural sensitivity and cultural safety Findings – intersectional collaboration Findings – community ...
Mercer, Christine, Doyle, Irene
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Periodontal Medicine Rewired: Mechanisms Linking Periodontitis to Systemic Diseases

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This review reorganizes decades of research in periodontal medicine into a multi‐dimensional framework, illustrating how periodontitis influences systemic health through at least seven interconnected mechanisms. ABSTRACT Periodontitis is now recognized not merely as a localized oral condition but as a systemic disease linked to over 70 communicable and
Mario Romandini, George Hajishengallis, Mike Curtis, Giacomo Baima   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

No Evidence for Seasonal Variations in Fatigue, Sleepiness and Insomnia Symptoms: Spring Fatigue Is a Cultural Phenomenon Rather Than a Seasonal Syndrome

Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Although not as prominent as in other animals, humans also experience seasonal variations in sleep duration and circadian processes. These variations are likely primarily driven by changes in photoperiod length. Anecdotally, many people report experiencing fatigue and low energy levels, particularly during spring in Germany, Switzerland and ...
Christine Blume, Albrecht Vorster
wiley   +1 more source

The role of viral agents in aetiopathogenesis of acute rheumatic fever

, 2011
The reason why abnormal immune response exists in acute rheumatic fever is not exactly explained. The influence of co-pathogens like certain viruses were mentioned regarding the initiation of the immunological reaction in acute rheumatic fever patients ...
Cirak, Meltem Y., Olgunturk, Rana, OĞUZ, AYŞE DENİZ, Turet, Sevgi, Akalin, Nursel, Tunaoglu, Sedef, OKUR, İLYAS   +6 more
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Novel Clinical and Histological Insights into Cutaneous Kikuchi‐Fujimoto Disease and Kikuchi Disease‐Like Inflammatory Pattern (KLIP)

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Magí Brufau‐Cochs, Xavier Bosch‐Amate, Javier Gil‐Lianes, Natalia Castrejón de Anta, Pilar Iranzo, Priscila Giavedoni, Adriana García‐Herrera, José M. Mascaró Jr.   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Metformin Use Is Associated With Reduced Inflammation and Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Orthopaedic Surgery, EarlyView.
Long‐term metformin use in T2DM patients undergoing TKA significantly reduced postoperative inflammation and pain. On postoperative day 3, CRP, IL‐6, ESR, D‐dimer levels and VAS scores were markedly lower in the metformin group, suggesting potential perioperative anti‐inflammatory and analgesic benefits.
Zhongyu Luo, Xiaoying Zhong, Chen Zhang, Mingwei Hu, Muyang Yu, Bin Feng, Xisheng Weng   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source