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

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• January 2013

The absence of a diagnostic test for acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a major impediment in managing this serious childhood condition. ARF is an autoimmune condition triggered by infection with group A Streptococcus. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• September 2021

In preparation for the future arrival of a group A Streptococcus (GAS) vaccine, this study estimated the economic and health burdens of GAS diseases in New Zealand. The annual incidence of GAS diseases was based on extrapolation of the average number of primary healthcare episodes managed each year in general practices (2014-2016) and on the average number of hospitalizations occurring each year (2005-2014). Disease incidence was multiplied by the average cost of diagnosing and managing an episode of disease at each level of care to estimate the annual economic burden. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• February 2021

Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people receiving long-term, painful injections to prevent deadly complications from rheumatic heart disease (RHD) will design their own optimum treatment program thanks to latest research at Telethon Kids Institute. ...

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• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2023
• March

An international research team led by Telethon Kids Institute has been awarded a $5 million Synergy Grant by the NHMRC. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2021
• October

Researchers from the Telethon Kids Institute are sharing expertise and knowledge to end rheumatic heart disease in this country. ...

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• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2017
• July