This strategy did not improve adherence to rheumatic heart disease secondary prophylaxis within the study time frame. ...

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• 2018
• July 2018

A multifaceted intervention was implemented using quality improvement and chronic care model approaches to improve delivery of penicillin prophylaxis for rheumatic heart disease ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2018
• July 2018

The monoclonal antibody, palivizumab is licensed for use in high-risk infants to prevent severe illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The level of its use and compliance with current jurisdictional guidelines which were amended in 2010, is unknown. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2020
• October 2020

Benzathine penicillin G (BPG) is used as first-line treatment for most forms of syphilis and as secondary prophylaxis against rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Perceptions that poor quality of BPG is linked to reported adverse effects and therapeutic failure may impact syphilis and RHD control programs. Clinical networks and web-based advertising were used to obtain vials of BPG from a wide range of countries. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2020
• December 2020

No evidence of tissue tropism was observed, and there was no apparent selective pressure or constraint of emm types ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2020
• April 2020

We report the impact on Strongyloides seroprevalence after two oral ivermectin mass drug administrations (MDAs) delivered 12 months apart in a remote Australian Aboriginal community. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2017
• May 2017

The rates of RHD in Timor-Leste are among the highest in the world, and prevalence is higher among girls than boys. Community engagement is essential for ensuring follow-up and the effective delivery of secondary prophylaxis. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2018
• April 2018

Young people with screening-detected RHD have worse health outcomes than screen-negative cases in Fiji. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• August 2017

We conducted a retrospective review for all cases of S aureus bacteremia and sterile site infections, for children under 15 years, in northern Australia over... ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2014
• March 2014

Research by the Telethon Kids Institute will soon ensure young children are better protected against whooping cough. ...

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• 2015
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