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Eradicating Rheumatic Heart Disease
In the United States and in many parts of the world, a strep throat infection can be treated early with penicillin and poses minimal health threats. However, for people living in areas with limited access to health care, an untreated infection can introduce serious health consequences. This includes developing into rheumatic heart disease , a...
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Research Feature
New NHLBI Center Focuses on Translation Research and Implementation Science
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Scientific discoveries are essential for improving patient care. Yet, according to a paper in the Journal of the American Medical Association , it takes an average of 17 years for only 14 percent of new scientific discoveries to enter day-to-day clinical practice. In addition, Americans receive...