Full-time embryologist?

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Dr. Elton Peci

There are several centers in Tirana that offer In Vitro Fertilization, however, not all of them have a full-time embryologist, meaning present every day of the month. This is explained by the fact that Albania does not train embryologists, and consequently, those aspiring to become embryologists must study abroad. For this reason, the majority.....  read full article

Transurethral resection of the prostate

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Dr. Shk. Rezar Rusi

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) is one of the surgical methods used for the treatment of benign prostatic enlargement (abbreviated from English as BPE or BPH) accompanied by urinary symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. TURP is performed using a combined visual-surgical instrument that is inserte...  read full article

Alcohol and Alcoholism

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Dr. Viktor QERESHNIKU

Alcoholic drinks have been known since ancient times. As long as there was water, fruits with sugar content, and fermentation, all the conditions were created for alcoholic drinks to form naturally. Coming into contact with alcoholic drinks, humans experienced the effects of both moderate and abusive consumption of these beverages...  read full article

Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets

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Dr. Shk. Sotiraq Lako

Starting from a case in our clinical practice {the patient was using Aspirin as a “blood thinner” and was concerned that their Prothrombin Level (INR was increasing) was not decreasing}. It is difficult to explain that by using Aspirin as an antiplatelet, we do not expect the Prothrombin Level (INR) to change...  read full article

Does blood change in spring?

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Dr. Shk. Sotiraq Lako

There is a belief, “in spring, the blood changes”. Blood consists of plasma and formed elements of blood ("blood cells"). Plasma consists of 90% water and 10% organic matter: (of which protein 7% and the rest amino acids, lipids, vitamins, hormones, coagulation factors, and various metabolites...  read full article

3D & 4D Fetal Ultrasound

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Dr. Elton Peci

Most ultrasounds during pregnancy are performed using conventional 2-dimensional (2D) scanning, during which the image displayed on the screen is only 2-dimensional. These images are in grayscale, although sometimes, the doctor can change the color of the photo through this technologically advanced equipment...  read full article

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

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Dr. Ervin Jonuzi

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament is the knee ligament that is damaged more often than other ligaments of this joint. In most cases, the ligament is damaged in people who participate in sports activities. Since in recent years sports activities have become an increasingly important part of lif...  read full article

Knee prosthesis

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Dr. Ervin PRIFTAJ

Knee replacement is a surgical procedure that enhances the quality of life and eliminates pain in many patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Pain and the decline in quality of life are the two main factors for undergoing this procedure (according to the Arthritis Foundation in the USA). Generally, patients underg...  read full article

PAP Test

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Gentiana Cekodhima

PAP Test is the microscopic examination of cells taken from the cervix (the neck of the uterus) and/or vagina to see their changes (precancerous, cancerous). It is also known as the Papanicolaou test or cervical/vaginal cytology. PAP Test was first used as an examination method by Georgio...  read full article

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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Dr. Viktor QERESHNIKU

The prostate is a gland of the male sexual apparatus located below the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum. Traditionally, the prostate gland presents 4 lobes, but more often the subdivision according to McNeal is used, which states that the prostate consists of: Peripheral zone that constitutes about 70% of the prostate tissu...  read full article

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