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        Comparison of approaches to rheumatic fever surveillance across Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries.

        Rheumatic fever (RF) prevention, control and surveillance are increasingly important priorities in New Zealand (NZ) and Australia. ...

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        Improving delivery of secondary prophylaxis for rheumatic heart disease in remote Indigenous communities

        This trial aims to improve uptake of secondary prophylaxis among Aboriginal people with ARF/RHD to reduce progression or worsening of RHD. ...

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        Screening for rheumatic heart disease: current approaches and controversies

        In endemic areas, RHD has long been a target of screening programmes that, historically, have relied on cardiac auscultation. ...

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        Primary prevention of rheumatic fever in the 21st century: evaluation of a national programme

        Population-based primary prevention of ARF through sore throat management may be effective in well-resourced settings like New Zealand ...

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        Rheumatic heart disease in pregnancy: How can health services adapt to the needs of Indigenous women? A qualitative study

        Health systems did not meet the needs of pregnant Aboriginal women with rheumatic heart disease ...

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        Structured review of primary interventions to reduce group A streptococcal infections, acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

        Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a large, preventable, global public health burden. In New Zealand (NZ), acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and RHD rates are highest for Māori and Pacific children. This structured review explores the evidence for primary prevention interventions to diagnose and effectively treat group A Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis and skin infections to reduce rates of ARF and RHD. ...

        Strep A Translation

        The Strep A Translation team aim to understand the epidemiology of Strep A infections in Australia and the world. Alongside this, they explore the implementation of endgame recommendations, health economics and new horizons. ...

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        Improving primary prevention of acute rheumatic fever in Australia: consensus primary care priorities identified through an eDelphi process

        To establish the priorities of primary care providers to improve assessment and treatment of skin sores and sore throats among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at risk of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD). ...

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        Modelling study of the ability to diagnose acute rheumatic fever at different levels of the Ugandan healthcare system

        To determine the ability to accurately diagnose acute rheumatic fever given the resources available at three levels of the Ugandan healthcare system. ...

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        Impact of mitral regurgitation on left ventricular remodeling and function in children with rheumatic heart disease

        The impact of mitral regurgitation from pediatric rheumatic heart disease and its effect on left ventricular remodeling and function following surgical intervention is uncertain. The objective is to explore the impact of mitral valve surgeries on myocardial mechanics, remodeling and function and identify pre-operative predictors of post-operative dysfunction which may contribute to the optimal timing of intervention. ...

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