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Dr Ash - Rheumatic heart disease & acute rheumatic fever doctor

New technology helping doctors make the right diagnosis

Since 2013, the acute rheumatic fever diagnosis and guideline app has been downloaded over 8,000 times. It can be used in a variety of... Read on

Alice Mitchell research around rheumatic heart disease

“That Heart Sickness”

How (mis)communication in the health system is impacting people living with rheumatic heart disease “One of the things I found in my... Read on

RHD in pregnancy photo

Translating research: how do women understand RHD in Pregnancy?

The Australian Maternity Outcomes Surveillance System (AMOSS) RHD in Pregnancy study has shown that for Indigenous women in Australia,... Read on

Sharing a Heartbeat: love, pregnancy, and living with rheumatic heart disease

A new film written and directed by a group of Northern Territory Aboriginal women follows the story of Tess, a young women whose boyfriend... Read on

NSW Framework for acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

NSW framework for ARF and RHD released

"It's (acute rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease) taken such a toll on my family when it could've been prevented".  This was a... Read on

Taryn Dukes  - Looma community engagement supports RHD patients

Innovation in remote WA community improves skin health for local Indigenous children

A collaborative community approach to improving skin health in the remote Indigenous community of Looma, Western Australia has shown great... Read on

Kisarne Horton - Ngukurr RHD Program

Ngukurr needle crew: Kids supporting kids

From 2013-2015, there were a group of kids from southern Arnhem Land who referred to themselves as the ‘needle crew’. But much like the... Read on

RHD WHO Report to go to Executive Board

Landmark WHO report on RHD ahead of global discussions

Article courtesy of RHD Action Update 1 June 2017: Breaking News! ‘Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease’ Resolution recommended by... Read on

Dr Kirsten Due

E-learning modules help doctor prepare for life in remote communities

Most health professionals do what they do because of an intrinsic desire to provide compassionate and professional care to those in need.... Read on

Translating research into action: RHD in Pregnancy

For women with rheumatic heart disease (RHD), pregnancy requires special care and consideration. RHD is up to twice as common in women and... Read on

Full house for South Australia RHD Education Workshop

“I had a fantastic time; I wish it didn’t have to end!” “Lots of great information; wish it would have gone on for a week.” The... Read on

ARF Diagnosis Calculator on iPad

How this one app is making a world of difference

“I recall one patient who presented with some symptoms of ARF, but not enough to make a definitive diagnosis. A couple of days later, while... Read on

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