The Lancet NCDI Poverty Commission: bridging a gap in universal health coverage for the poorest billion
Executive summary “As we embark on this great collective journey, we pledge that no one
will be left behind. Recognizing that the dignity of the human person is fundamental, we wish …
will be left behind. Recognizing that the dignity of the human person is fundamental, we wish …
Contemporary diagnosis and management of rheumatic heart disease: implications for closing the gap: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association
The global burden of rheumatic heart disease continues to be significant although it is
largely limited to poor and marginalized populations. In most endemic regions, affected …
largely limited to poor and marginalized populations. In most endemic regions, affected …
[HTML][HTML] Cardiovascular disease in Africa: epidemiological profile and challenges
From a global perspective, the large and diverse African population is disproportionately
affected by cardiovascular disease (CVD). The historical balance between communicable …
affected by cardiovascular disease (CVD). The historical balance between communicable …
Rheumatic Heart Disease Worldwide: JACC Scientific Expert Panel
DA Watkins, AZ Beaton, JR Carapetis… - Journal of the American …, 2018 - jacc.org
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a preventable heart condition that remains endemic
among vulnerable groups in many countries. After a period of relative neglect, there has …
among vulnerable groups in many countries. After a period of relative neglect, there has …
Acute rheumatic fever
G Karthikeyan, L Guilherme - The Lancet, 2018 - thelancet.com
Acute rheumatic fever is caused by an autoimmune response to throat infection with
Streptococcus pyogenes. Cardiac involvement during acute rheumatic fever can result in …
Streptococcus pyogenes. Cardiac involvement during acute rheumatic fever can result in …
Clinical outcomes in 3343 children and adults with rheumatic heart disease from 14 low-and middle-income countries: two-year follow-up of the Global Rheumatic …
Background: There are few contemporary data on the mortality and morbidity associated
with rheumatic heart disease or information on their predictors. We report the 2-year follow …
with rheumatic heart disease or information on their predictors. We report the 2-year follow …
[HTML][HTML] Global unmet needs in cardiac surgery
More than 6 billion people live outside industrialized countries and have insufficient access
to cardiac surgery. Given the recently confirmed high prevailing mortality for rheumatic heart …
to cardiac surgery. Given the recently confirmed high prevailing mortality for rheumatic heart …
The role of social determinants of health in the risk and prevention of group A streptococcal infection, acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: a systematic …
PM Coffey, AP Ralph, VL Krause - PLoS neglected tropical …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) poses a major disease burden among
disadvantaged populations globally. It results from acute rheumatic fever (ARF), a …
disadvantaged populations globally. It results from acute rheumatic fever (ARF), a …
Burden of non-communicable diseases from infectious causes in 2017: a modelling study
Summary Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause a large burden of
disease globally. Some infectious diseases cause an increased risk of developing specific …
disease globally. Some infectious diseases cause an increased risk of developing specific …
Group A streptococcus, acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: epidemiology and clinical considerations
Opinion statement Early recognition of group A streptococcal pharyngitis and appropriate
management with benzathine penicillin using local clinical prediction rules together with …
management with benzathine penicillin using local clinical prediction rules together with …