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Genome-Wide Analysis of Genetic Risk Factors for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Aboriginal Australians Provides Support for Pathogenic Molecular MimicryRheumatic heart disease (RHD) after group A streptococcus (GAS) infections is heritable and prevalent in Indigenous populations. Molecular mimicry between human and GAS proteins triggers proinflammatory cardiac valve-reactive T cells.
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Improving cardiovascular outcomes among Aboriginal Australians: Lessons from research for primary carePrimary care practitioners have an important role in improving Aboriginal cardiovascular care outcomes
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The prevention, diagnosis and management of central venous line infections in childrenWith advancing paediatric healthcare, the use of central venous lines has become a fundamental part of management of neonates and children.
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Are minor echocardiographic changes associated with an increased risk of acute rheumatic fever or progression to rheumatic heart disease?We aimed to determine the significance of minor heart valve abnormalities, including Borderline RHD, in predicting the future risk of acute rheumatic fever.
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Development of methods to rapidly track pathogen and antibiotic resistance profiles from skin sores in Northern Australia (Hot North)Asha Jonathan Marianne Tim Bowen Carapetis AM Mullane Barnett BA MBBS DCH FRACP PhD GAICD FAHMS OAM AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS BSc (OT) PhD Head,
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END RHD Community Project - Kimberley (Rheumatic Fever Strategy)Dylan John Jonathan Rosemary Barth Jacky Carapetis AM Wyber B.Tech, MPH, PhD AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS MBChB MPH FRACGP PhD Honorary Research
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Honey as a potential topical treatment for skin infections: a literature reviewAsha Glenn Marianne Bowen Pearson Mullane BA MBBS DCH FRACP PhD GAICD FAHMS OAM BA (Education) PhD Candidate BSc (OT) Head, Healthy Skin and ARF
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Improving delivery of secondary prophylaxis for rheumatic heart diseaseJonathan Carapetis AM AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS Executive Director; Co-Head, Strep A Translation; Co-Founder of REACH 08 6319 1000 contact@
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RHD ActionRosemary Sophie Jonathan Wyber La Vincente Carapetis AM MBChB MPH FRACGP PhD BPsych (Hons) MAppEpi PhD AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS Senior Research
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Prevention of rheumatic fever and heart disease: Nepalese experienceHistorically, many young people suffered severe valvular disease and died awaiting heart valve replacement.