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INTERESTING TOPICS - RHEUMATIC

    http://www.rheumatic.org/support.htm
    The Road Back Foundation offers community forums which were created to provide information, support and encouragement for patients on antibiotic therapy for inflammatory rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus, etc.

Rheumatic Fever - NORD (National Organization for Rare ...

    https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/rheumatic-fever/
    General Discussion. Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that is rare in the United States but common in some other parts of the world. It primarily affects children between the ages of 6 and 16, and develops after an infection with streptococcal bacteria, such as strep throat or …

Rheumatic fever - Wikipedia

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheumatic_fever
    Rheumatic fever can be prevented by effectively and promptly treating strep throat with antibiotics. In those who have previously had rheumatic fever, antibiotics in a preventative manner are occasionally recommended. As of 2017 the evidence to support long term antibiotics in those with underlying disease is poor.Causes: Autoimmune disease triggered by …

Rheumatic Heart Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538286/
    Rheumatic heart disease is a systemic immune process that is sequelae to a beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the pharynx. It is most common in developing countries. However, it is responsible for 250,000 deaths in young people worldwide each year. Over 15 million people have evidence of rheumatic heart disease.[1]Author: Clarissa Dass, Arun Kanmanthareddy

Managing Your Rheumatic Disease

    https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Living-Well-with-Rheumatic-Disease/Managing-Your-Rheumatic-Disease
    Many rheumatic diseases are chronic conditions. They are unlikely to go away. There may not be a cure for your condition, but effective management is available for most. Many people with rheumatic disease lead happy, satisfying lives year after year.

Support Groups Can Help Rheumatic Disease Patients - The ...

    https://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/support-groups-can-help-rheumatic-disease-patients/
    Jul 19, 2018 · Fifteen women and men seated around a conference table in a New York City hospital listen intently to one of their peers. A 40-year-old elementary school teacher shares her challenges related to the intersection of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the responsibilities of a demanding job.* With the support and counsel of fellow group members, the... [Read More]

Valve disorders - coding Rheumatic vs Non-rheumatic ...

    https://www.aapc.com/discuss/threads/valve-disorders-coding-rheumatic-vs-non-rheumatic.138523/
    Mar 07, 2018 · At a recent AAPC workshop, we were told to code rheumatic (as opposed to non-rheumatic) if a valve disorder/condition is not specified as rheumatic or non-rheumatic in the physician's dictation. Is this accurate? If so, does anyone know where I can find this in the guidelines/IOM/etc? Really...

Rheumatic Fever - Arthritis Foundation

    https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/rheumatic-fever
    Rheumatic fever is an inflammation in the heart, joints, skin or central nervous system that can occur following inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever. These diseases are caused by an infection of Group A streptococcus bacteria. Proper treatment of strep can prevent rheumatic fever.



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