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The Veituberi Approach Transforming RHD Through Patient Leadership and Lived Experience

Proceedings
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD), a complication of untreated Strep A infections, is a major global health concern [...]
Erini Kala, Marika Yalimaiwai, Maria Mow, Jimaima Kailawadoko-Matanaicake, Joseph Kado   +4 more
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The kidney in rheumatic heart disease [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Pathology, 1962
Histological evidence of glomerulonephritis is reported in 95 (38·6%) of a series of 246 necropsies with concomitant rheumatic carditis. The details of these findings are given and their significance is discussed.
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Medical Treatment for Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Narrative Review.

, 2022
BackgroundAcute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are rare in high-income countries; however, in Aotearoa New Zealand ARF and RHD disproportionately affect Indigenous Māori and Pacific Peoples.
Harwood, Matire, Jack, Susan, Baker, Michael G, Lund, Mayanna, Bennett, Julie, Wilson, Nigel, Leung, William, Webb, Rachel, Rentta, Neilenuo Nelly   +8 more
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Guidelines for the secondary prevention of rheumatic heart disease Endorsed by Saudi Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (SPIDS)

International Journal of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 2017
Rheumatic fever is a rare yet serious condition develop as a consequence of throat infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. It is the leading cause for rheumatic heart disease. Rheumatic heart disease is a worldwide public health concern.
Abdulrazaq Al-Jazairi, Razan Al-Jaser, Zohair Al-Halees, Mai Shahid, Mansour Al-Jufan, Sulaiman Al-Mayouf, Abdulrahman Al-Rajhi, Sami Al-Hajjar   +7 more
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Improvement of Rheumatic Valvular Heart Disease in Patients Undergoing Prolonged Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2021
Secondary prophylaxis of rheumatic heart diseases is efficient in reducing disease recurrence, heart damage, and cardiac impairment. We aimed to monitor the clinical evolution of a large Brazilian cohort of rheumatic patients under prolonged secondary ...
Renato Pedro de Almeida Torres, Rômulo Francisco de Almeida Torres, Gabrielle de Crombrugghe, Scarllet Palacin Moraes da Silva, Sarah Leticia Veroneze Cordeiro, Karine Alessandra Bosi, Pierre R. Smeesters, Pierre R. Smeesters, Pierre R. Smeesters, Pierre R. Smeesters, Rosângela Stadnick Lauth de Almeida Torres, Rosângela Stadnick Lauth de Almeida Torres   +11 more
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Review of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease among Indigenous Australians [PDF]

, 2013
This review is intended to provide an authoritative, up-to-date account of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease among Indigenous people.PrefaceThis review of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease among Indigenous Australians ...
Caitlin Gray, Neil Thomson
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Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
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Molecular characterization of covRS mutations in M1UK Streptococcus pyogenes

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) acquires covRS mutations driving a hypervirulent bacterial state, frequently associated with invasive disease‐like necrotizing fasciitis. We demonstrate that the newly emerged M1UK GAS lineage can also acquire these mutations.
Jarrad Pritchard, Emma‐Jayne Proctor, Jiawa Wang, Nikolas P. Johnston, Andrew Hayes, Georgia McCorkell, Haibo Yu, Jai Tree, Mark R. Davies, Mark J. Walker, Ronald Sluyter, Stephan Brouwer, Martina L. Sanderson‐Smith   +12 more
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Active surveillance for rheumatic heart disease in endemic regions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence among children and adolescents

The Lancet Global Health, 2014
Background: Rheumatic heart disease accounts for up to 250 000 premature deaths every year worldwide and can be regarded as a physical manifestation of poverty and social inequality.
Martina Rothenbühler, MSc, Crochan J O'Sullivan, MD, Stefan Stortecky, MD, Giulio G Stefanini, MD, Ernest Spitzer, MD, Janne Estill, PhD, Nikesh R Shrestha, MD, Olivia Keiser, PhD, Prof. Peter Jüni, MD, Dr. Thomas Pilgrim, MD   +9 more
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Rheumatic heart disease and acute rheumatic fever in Australia: 1996-2011 [PDF]

, 2013
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is rare in most developed countries, but rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are among the highest in the world based on available data. Rheumatic heart disease (RHD), which can be prevented by adequate

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