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rheumatic

[roo-mat-ik] / rʊˈmæt ɪk /




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When disease-causing bacteria enter the bloodstream, they may play a role in serious conditions such as diabetes, rheumatic disease, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, and even Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Appeal letters from the company related to rheumatic conditions, where it’s had the most experience so far, have about an 82% success rate, Veigulis said.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

She pointed to rheumatic fever, an inflammatory reaction to untreated strep throat –- especially before antibiotics were common — that scars the heart’s valves.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023

He had suffered from a rheumatic heart condition and was just 37.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2023

He was stressed, suffering the chest pains and swollen joints of recurrent rheumatic fever.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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