Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is an important and preventable cause of morbidity and
mortality among children and young adults in low-income and middle-income countries, as …

In 2015, the United Nations set important targets to reduce premature cardiovascular
disease (CVD) deaths by 33% by 2030. Africa disproportionately bears the brunt of CVD …

It is a sad reality that although eminently preventable, and despite possessing such
knowledge for> 70 years, rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains the most common cause …

Background Identification of children with latent rheumatic heart disease (RHD) by
echocardiography, before onset of symptoms, provides an opportunity to initiate secondary …

Background There is a very large body of publications discussing the management of
patients with an acute sore throat. Advocates for a restrictive antibiotic policy and advocates …

Considering the lack of existing evidence on economic burden for diseases caused by
group A Streptococcus, we estimated the economic burden per episode for selected …

Introduction A novel technology utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to provide real-time image-
acquisition guidance, enabling novices to obtain diagnostic echocardiographic images …

Background Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remain an
inequitable cause of avoidable suffering and early death in many countries, including …

Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) infections result in a vastly underestimated burden of
acute and chronic disease globally. The Strep A Vaccine Global Consortium's (SAVAC's) …

Background Early detection of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) through echocardiographic
screening can facilitate early access to effective treatment, which reduces the risk for …