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Rheumatic fever

, 2002
Rheumatic fever is an immunologically mediated inflammatory disease, that occurs as a delayed sequel to group A streptococcal throat infection, in genetically susceptible individuals.
Binotto, Maria Angelica, Guilherme, L., Tanaka, A.C.   +2 more
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Phytochemical profiling and bioactivity evaluation of Anthocephalus cadamba flower extracts through in vitro, and in silico studies

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Anthocephalus cadamba (Kadamba) is a medicinally important tropical plant with well‐documented antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. However, comparative evaluation of solvent extraction efficiency combined with computational validation of bioactive compounds remains limited.
Manisha Panchal, Diksha Sharma, Sunita Khatak, Raushan Kumar Jha, Surbhi Panwar, Ashwani Kumar   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incidental histological diagnosis of acute rheumatic carditis: case report and review of the literature.

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2014
Rheumatic fever remains endemic in many countries and frequently causes heart failure due to severe chronic rheumatic valvular heart disease, which requires surgical treatment.
Guilherme S. Spina, Roney O. Sampaio, Carlos Eduardo De Barros Branco, George Barreto Miranda, Vitor Emer Rosa, Flávio eTarasoutchi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Treatment‐Related Adverse Events and Health‐Related Quality of Life Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment for Mucosal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Scoping Review

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Supportive care needs of patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are ill‐defined. Hence, known treatment‐related adverse events (TRAEs) and health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) associated with ICI treatment for HNSCC were examined to inform future supportive care ...
N. D. O'Donnell, E. C. Ward, L. R. Wishart, R. Perera, C. Barrett, K. A. Edmiston, E. Mitchell, A. Pigott, R. Pitt, K. Russell, B. A. Chan, R. Ladwa   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Bangladeshi children

Indian Heart Journal, 2015
Background: Recent prevalence data on rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are lacking in Bangladeshi population. Aim: We have done this national level cross-sectional survey to determine the prevalence of RF and RHD in Bangladeshi ...
M. Mostafa Zaman, Sohel Reza Choudhury, Shafiqur Rahman, Jasimuddin Ahmed   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Acute rheumatic fever in Tunisia. Serotypes of group A streptococci associated with rheumatic fever.

, 1997
International audienceRheumatic fever (RF) is a serious health threat in our country. The annual incidence of cases of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) in 1990 was 30 per 100,000 school-aged children, the prevalence of rheumatic heart diseases (RHD) was 3–6 ...
Kechrid, P, Kharrat, H, Bousnina, S., Kriz, P, Kaplan, E   +4 more
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‘Not a short fix’: a participatory approach to exploring challenges and opportunities for rheumatic fever prevention with Pacific people in South Auckland, New Zealand

Journal of Health Equity
Objectives: Pacific people in New Zealand experience the greatest burden of rheumatic fever compared to other ethnic groups. Despite significant investment into rheumatic fever prevention, inequities remain.
Siobhan Tu’akoi, Malakai Ofanoa, Samuela Ofanoa, Hinamaha Lutui, Maryann Heather, Felicity Goodyear-Smith   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Is Less More? An Update on Aspirin for Cancer Prevention in Lynch Syndrome From the Cancer Prevention Programme—CaPP

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aspirin has been used to treat pain and fever for 120 years. Its uses expanded into treating arthritis and prevention of thrombotic events. Its anti‐cancer role emerged with observational studies in the 1980's and subsequent cancer review in those treated with aspirin in cardiovascular trials.
John Burn, D. Timothy Bishop
wiley   +1 more source

Application of Transthoracic Echocardiography for Cardiac Safety Evaluation in the Clinical Development Process of Vaccines Against Streptococcus pyogenes

Drugs in R&D
Superficial infections with Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A), pharyngitis and impetigo can induce acute rheumatic fever, an autoimmune sequela manifesting mostly with arthritis and rheumatic carditis.
Usman Nakakana, Alimamy Serry-Bangura, Bassey Effiom Edem, Pietro Tessitore, Leonardo Di Cesare, Danilo Gomes Moriel, Audino Podda, Iris Sarah De Ryck, Ashwani Kumar Arora   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Membranous dysmenorrhea and decidual casts: A scoping review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Membranous dysmenorrhea, characterized by the expulsion of intact endometrial tissue rather than gradual dissolution during menstruation, occasionally presents as a decidual cast—a complete triangular mold of the uterine cavity. This poorly understood condition is likely underdiagnosed.
Lovisa Brehmer, Hedvig Engberg
wiley   +1 more source