Can Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Improve Positive Predictive Value for Diagnostic Workup of Suspicious Findings? A Single-Arm Prospective Study.

Objective: To assess the positive predictive value-3 (PPV3) and negative predictive value (NPV) of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) when added to the diagnostic workup of suspicious breast findings.

Methods: This prospective study was IRB approved. We recruited 99 women with abnormal findings on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and/or US to undergo CEM prior to biopsy.

Characterization of Indeterminate Breast Lesions Based on Pressure Estimates by Noninvasive 3D Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound.

Objective: To assess the ability of the pressure gradient between breast lesions and adjacent normal tissue estimated by 3D subharmonic-aided pressure estimation (SHAPE) to characterize indeterminate breast lesions.

Methods: This prospective study enrolled patients scheduled for ultrasound-guided needle biopsies of a breast lesion. Before the biopsy, 3D SHAPE data were collected from the breast lesion during the infusion of an ultrasound contrast agent (Definity) as well as after clearance of the agent.

Functional and Cognitive Occupational Therapy (FaCT) Improves Self-Efficacy and Behavioral-Emotional Status of Individuals with Mild Stroke; Analysis of Secondary Outcomes.

Background: Mild stroke is characterized by subtle impairments, such as low self-efficacy and emotional and behavioral symptoms, which restrict daily living. Functional and Cognitive Occupational Therapy (FaCT) is a novel intervention, developed for individuals with mild stroke.

Objectives: To examine the effectiveness of FaCT compared to a control group to improve self-efficacy, behavior, and emotional status (secondary outcome measures).

Exploring the Multidimensional Participation of Adults Living in the Community in the Chronic Phase following Acquired Brain Injury.

This exploratory study aimed to examine multiple aspects of the participation of adults in the chronic phase following acquired brain injury (ABI), considering different disability levels. Our study included 25 adults ≥6 months after ABI (predominantly stroke), living at home, without severe cognitive decline. Primary measures included the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (subjective participation) and the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory-4 Participation Index (objective participation).

Bracketed Localization in Breast-Conserving Surgery: Indications and Success Rates From a Single, High Volume, Academic Breast Cancer Center.

Background: Bracketed localization is a technique used to help localize lesions for breast-conserving surgery (BCS). To date, there are no guidelines for when bracketed localization should be used in clinical practice. Based on our experience, we aim to provide criteria that should prompt surgeons to consider bracketing.