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Development of Group A streptococcal vaccines: an unmet global health needThis review provides an update on the current status of Group A Streptococcus vaccine development, & describes global efforts to accelerate the development...
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Disparity in Mortality From Rheumatic Heart Disease in Indigenous AustraliansThis study was undertaken to provide a comprehensive examination of rheumatic heart disease mortality rates and trends in Indigenous Australians.
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Treating trade: the case for clinical engagement with regional trade agreementsThe global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to grow. Although developing settings face fastest growth in incidence, no country is exempt.
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The stark reality of rheumatic heart diseaseThis editorial refers to ‘Characteristics, complications, and gaps in evidence-based interventions in rheumatic heart disease: the Global Rheumatic Heart...
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The case for global investment in rheumatic heart-disease controlThe review built a case for extending simple and cost–effective measures to all countries. Had these recommendations been put into action, significant...
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Point-of-care Strep A tests set to save lives in remote settingsInstant diagnosis and treatment of potentially life-threatening Strep A infections is now very close to reality across Australia’s remote and regional areas thanks to molecular point-of-care testing (POCT) that slashes result times from five days to just minutes.
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Australia a key contributor to global commitment to end deadly rheumatic heart diseaseThe World Health Organisation resolution for global action to tackle rheumatic heart disease (RHD) will have significant implications for Australia, which has some of the highest rates of the disease in the world.
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Researchers share their expertise with the community in CockburnResearchers from the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases at The Kids Research Institute Australia have shared their expertise with the community in Cockburn, covering topics ranging from respiratory disease in babies to recurring ear infections in kids.
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The Kids Research Institute Australia to lead international research team in tackling acute rheumatic feverAn international research team led by The Kids Research Institute Australia has been awarded a $5 million Synergy Grant by the NHMRC.
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Partnering to end rheumatic heart diseaseResearchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia are sharing expertise and knowledge to end rheumatic heart disease in this country.