High correlation between detection of dengue IgG from dried blood spots and serum using an indirect IgG ELISA assay: A validation study in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Background: Dengue virus (DENV) seroprevalence studies often rely on Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) testing of serum samples, but ELISA testing of dried blood spot (DBS) samples offer several advantages for field-based research in resource-limited settings. However, DBS' limited sample volume can be challenging for test sensitivity, requiring validation studies with standard methods (e.g.

Development and Pilot Testing of a Patient-Centered Reproductive Decision Aid for Pregnancy-Capable People With Rheumatic Diseases.

Objective: Although women with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are at an elevated risk for adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes, some report that they lack access to resources that support informed reproductive decision-making. We developed MyVoice:Rheum, a web-based decision aid to support women with RMDs in reproductive decision-making. We conducted a pilot trial to assess feasibility and acceptability of MyVoice:Rheum and to assess its preliminary effectiveness compared to a freely available online pamphlet about reproductive and RMDs.

The feasibility of implementing a digital pregnancy and postpartum support program in the Midwestern United States and the association with maternal and infant health.

Objective: The benefits of mobile applications in the prenatal period remain understudied. This study assessed associations between the Pregnancy Postpartum Support Program (PPSP), a digital wraparound service, and maternal and infant outcomes in a Medicaid population.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on pregnant patients with Medicaid insurance who received care and delivered in a Midwestern United States healthcare system between 8/1/2022-8/15/2023, comparing outcomes among those who did versus did not opt for PPSP enrollment.

Effect of Prepectoral Versus Subpectoral Implant-Based Reconstruction on Post-Mastectomy Radiation Dosimetry.

Background: The placement of breast implants in a prepectoral plane has become increasingly popular in breast reconstruction, although data on how this affects radiation delivery in women with breast cancer are limited. This study aimed to assess the dosimetric differences in radiation plans for immediate breast reconstruction between prepectoral and subpectoral implants.

Methods: In this study, a retrospective review and dosimetric analysis of patients with breast cancer who underwent immediate implant-based reconstruction and postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) were performed.