BCG vaccine

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Dr. Dukagjin Zeqiraj

The BCG vaccine is a weakened bacterial vaccine, the only one of its kind used in Kosovo. The vaccine is known as BCG based on its contents and the names of those who discovered it: B-Bacillus, C-Calmette, G-Guerin, which prevents or fights Tuberculosis. The vaccine is primarily administered to children, specifically newborns, on the 3rd to 7th day after birth...  read full article

Electroencephalogram

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Dr. Shk. Artan Haruni

The Electroencephalogram EEG, or as it is commonly referred to in everyday language (Ezheja), is an examination used to detect the brain's electrical activity through a system of electrodes, which transmit signals they receive from the scalp and send them to a computerized system. This signal is analyzed and converted...  read full article

Endometrial and cervical polyps

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Dr. Ilda Ndreko

Endometrial polyps are one of the most common causes of abnormal genital bleeding in women in pre and postmenopause. Most of them are benign in nature, but malignancy can occur. The prevalence varies from 10-40% in women with bleeding and 12% in routine examination and asymptomatic forms...  read full article

Eczemas

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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....  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

Enlargement of the Prostate

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Dr. Shk. Rezar Rusi

The enlargement of the Benign Prostate, also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition in men over 50 years old that increases with age. It can cause difficulties during the urination process. If the enlarged prostate is not treated, it can create difficulties i...  read full article

Hyperbaric Medicine

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Dr. Tauland Qyrdedi

Hyperbaric Medicine, also known as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), is the medical use of oxygen at a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure (1 atm). This therapy is carried out in a hermetically sealed chamber within which patients can inhale 100% oxyge...  read full article

Hypothyroidism - Decrease in Thyroid Function

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Dr. Shk. DASHAMIR GJERGJI

The thyroid gland is a small gland weighing 15 grams located in the front part of the neck and produces two hormones T3 (Triiodothyronine) and T4 (Thyroxine). The role of thyroid hormones is to recognize and act on their receptors in cells in order to regulate the metabolism of every cell...  read full article

Impotence

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Dr. Shk. Rezar Rusi

With impotence, we mean that state when a man cannot have an erection (raising of the male organ) at that level and with that strength to have sexual intercourse. Having erection problems from time to time is not necessarily a cause for concern; but if this happens in a wa...  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

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