Comparison of Adding Sildenafil Versus Estradiol to Clomiphene Citrate on the Applebaum Score and Pregnancy Rate in Patients With Unexplained Infertility: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Both sildenafil and estradiol are seen to improve endometrial thickness in patients with infertility who are undergoing clomiphene induction cycles. However, the correlation between endometrial thickness and pregnancy rate is debatable. This study investigated the effect of adding oral sildenafil to clomiphene citrate (CC), compared to adding estradiol valerate, on the uterine biophysical profile (Applebaum score) and pregnancy rate.

Newborn screening for sickle cell disease in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo: an update.

Background: Neonatal screening is the first action necessary to identify children with sickle cell disease (SCD) and thus ensure their care. Using rapid tests to give an immediate result to families is a new resilient approach of great interest. These two aspects are essential for establishing an adequate health policy for this disease.

[Case study of acute thoracic syndrome of unknown etiology in a pregnant woman].

We report a case of acute thoracic syndrome diagnosed in a Congolese pregnant woman in whom sickle-cell trait was detected after admission to hospital for fever and respiratory symptoms. Paraclinical examinations performed to detect the cause of the disease were unhelpful. Chest X-ray showed infiltrates at the base of the lungs.