Rheumatic heart disease is a serious complication of Group A Streptococcus infection. It can cause damage to the valves in your heart and may cause severe heart problems in the future. Rheumatic heart ...

In Uganda, late-stage rheumatic heart disease is difficult to treat or detect, because the small number of Ugandan cardiologists can’t serve the entire population. A new device developed by ...

The assay is fast and simple and has already shown clinical utility, although its interpretation may be limited by reference ...

The Jones criteria is a diagnostic tool for diagnosing acute rheumatic fever (ARF). It involves testing heart function using echocardiograms, X-rays, blood tests, and other screenings. Rheumatic heart ...

A visiting Paediatric cardiology team from Australia has successfully completed community screening for rheumatic heart disease in Nguvia Community School, Ngalibiu Community School, St. Mary Tanagai ...

WASHINGTON (Jan. 16, 2024) – Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to detect rheumatic heart disease (RHD) with the same accuracy as a cardiologist, according to new research demonstrating ...

The advent of biological drugs has revolutionized the management of various pediatric rheumatologic diseases, primarily juvenile idiopathic arthritis. These drugs enable better disease control and ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

Learn about rheumatic fever—its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention—to protect heart health and ensure ...

Heart Disease in Children: It is very important to know the causes and symptoms of heart disease in children. Because nowadays even innocent hearts are becoming weak. So let's know what things you ...

The different types of heart disease diagnosed in hospitals differ by age group. Among children, congenital heart defects top the list. Conditions such as a ventricular septal defect (a hole between ...