Transrectal biopsy of the prostate

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Dr. Shk. Rezar Rusi

The incidence of prostate cancer varies considerably from one country to another. Thus, in Asia, it is 1 in 100,000, whereas in Western Europe and America, it is 160 in 100,000 men. Developing countries have a low incidence. Until two decades ago, there were few diagnosed cases in Albania...  read full article

Prevention of back pain

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Dr. Ledian Fezollari

It may be impossible to prevent lower back pain. We cannot avoid the wear and tear damage to the back related to aging. But there are things we can do to minimize the impact of lower back problems. Having a healthy lifestyle is a good start...  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

Pre-implantation genetic screening

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Dr. Elton Peci

PGD and PGS are terms used to describe testing an embryo for a specific genetic disease that it may inherit from the parents. PGD is usually the diagnosis of a single genetic defect in an embryo for couples who have only one genetic mutation and want to ensur...  read full article

Embryo development

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Dr. Armona Vokrri

Embryo development begins a few hours after fertilization. Typically, the first division begins approximately 16 hours after fertilization. The fertilized egg divides into two daughter cells called blastomeres. On the 2nd day of life, the embryo normally consists of 2 or 4 blastomere cells. On the 3rd day of life, the embry...  read full article

Anemia

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Dr. Shk. Sotiraq Lako

Anemia is the most common hematologic disease. Traditionally, the clinical value of anemia has been underestimated (there is no pain, but fatigue as the main symptom which is not very specific and sharp as pain). In our medical practice, anemia is undervalued, misdiagnosed, mistreated...  read full article

Urinary bladder stones

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Dr. Shk. Rezar Rusi

Urinary bladder stones are solid masses of mineral salts, located in the bladder. Stones form when urine, staying long in the bladder, concentrates making possible the crystallization of mineral salts. This stagnant and concentrated urine is often a result of the inability to completely empty the bladder...  read full article

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

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

Children's cough

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Dr. Polikron Cela

Cough is a natural defense mechanism, for clearing the respiratory tract from various irritations; simple (smoke, gases, dust, etc.) or problematic (infections, foreign bodies, etc.). We distinguish what is called "wet cough" and "dry cough". The doctor advises some simple measures, they are worth for al...  read full article

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