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Dr. Shk. Sotiraq Lako
Hemoglobinopathies are inherited diseases, caused by the defective production of hemoglobin protein chains. This includes a large group of diseases, but the main and most common in our country are Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemias. They are most prevalent in the Mediterranean, South America, India, Africa, Caribbean...
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Dr. Ilda Ndreko
Amenorrhea is the absence of 3 (three) or more menstrual cycles (90 days or more). Amenorrhea is a normal sign in prepuberty, in pregnant women, and in postmenopause. In women of reproductive age, a pregnancy is initially ruled out, and in its absence, an evaluation of a possible cause is made...
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Dr. Ilir Agastra
Ozone is a molecule with three Oxygen atoms. Its name comes from Greek where the word "ozein" means "to smell, has aroma". Ozone was discovered by a German chemist (Ch.F. Schonbein) in 1848. At room temperature, it is a colorless gas with a characteristic smell (similar to the one felt afte...
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Dr. Ledian Fezollari
Skoliosis is called the deformation that comes as a result of a lateral curvature of a segment of the spinal column relative to its longitudinal axis, which makes it appear in the form of "S" or "C" that normally should be straight and have the form of "I". Scoliosis can cause the vertebrae (rings) to rotate, which cause...
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Dr. Ardiana Sinani
Eczema (dermatitis or skin inflammation) affects about one in every five individuals at least once in their lifetime. The causes are numerous, ranging from contact with any kind of chemical product on the skin (building materials, various chemical cleaners), cosmetic products (shampoo, creams, makeup, etc....
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Dr. Elton Peci
For prenatal diagnosis, examination of fetal tissues / cells is required. This can be achieved through invasive procedures such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS). Initially, any invasive prenatal diagnostic procedure should be preceded by genetic counseling...
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Dr. Ilda Ndreko
Nuchal translucency is an ultrasonographic manifestation of the physiological accumulation of fluid in the skin behind the fetal neck during the first trimester of pregnancy. NT increases in fetuses with chromosomal anomalies, cardiac defects, and other genetic syndromes. Screening with NT detects 80% of fetuses with trisomy 21 and aneuploidy...
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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...
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Dr. Arjeta Bebeci
The disease is caused by Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus alveolaris. Echinococcus granulosus is found mainly in countries where sheep pasturing is present, areas engaged in animal husbandry, and where the internal organs of animals are allowed to be used. These areas include Southern Europe, the Middle East, Australi...
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Dr. Shk. Rezar Rusi
Urinary incontinence or the loss of bladder control to hold urine is a troubling and common problem. The causes of incontinence vary at different ages, in males and females. In childhood, bladder control develops earlier in girls than in boys, and bedwetting i...
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