Mapping Rheumatic Heart Disease using Artificial Intelligence

Ultrasound scan for Rheumatic Heart Disease

Acute rheumatic fever is a disease that can result from inadequately treated medical conditions such as strep throat. Rheumatic fever causes inflammation of the heart, blood vessels, and joints. When not properly treated, it can cause long-term damage to the heart and its valves. Rheumatic fever presents a major health concern in most developing countries … Read more

Meet Arun from Cambodia

Arun is an 18-month old child from a small village in Cambodia. When his parents noticed he was suffering from stunted growth and constant fatigue they knew something was wrong. Fortunately, with the support of USFC’s ECHOES© program, Arun received a tele-consultation with French surgeons Professor Alain Deloche and Professor Daniel Sidi. During the tele-consultation … Read more