Unicompartmental knee prosthesis

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Dr. Ervin PRIFTAJ

Knee prosthesis (knee arthroplasty) has proven to be a very effective tool in the surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis for many years. Recently, the Unicompartmental Knee Prosthesis has also emerged as a possible option for some patients. The knee consists of three compartments: the medial compartment, the lateral compartment, an...  read full article

Acute pancreatitis

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Dr. Arjeta Bebeci

With acute pancreatitis, we understand the immediate inflammation of the pancreatic parenchyma and neighboring structures, during which activated pancreatic enzymes cause autodigestion of the pancreas itself. Causes: Biliary pathologies, Gallstones, Infections (cholecystitis or cholangitis...  read full article

Genital Herpes

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Dr. Kozeta Mustafaraj

Genital herpes is primarily caused by the Herpes Simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) but in some cases can be caused by type HSV 1 (through oro-genital contact). Regardless of the type, the characteristics for both types remain indistinguishable from one another. Transmission of this virus is only through humans...  read full article

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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Dr. Aida Keci

NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are medications that lower temperature, reduce pain and inflammation, some of which are available even without a prescription. Among the most well-known are Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, and Naproxen. All of these can be taken even without the need for ...  read full article

The simple melting of the snail

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Dr. Shk. Albana Duni

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis or non-alcoholic (hereafter will be described as NASH) is a not fully known disease in Europe, but it is often encountered in outpatient health service conditions. Patients, although they deny it, are accused of excessive alcohol use. On the other hand, fat storag...  read full article

Genetic counseling and testing

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Dr. Riselda Tahiraj

Cancer can be present in a family due to common environmental exposure (diet, environment, lifestyle, and workplace exposures). The referred cases may occur as a result of the interaction of genes, gene-environment interaction, or both. Sporadic cancer has an average risk of occurring...  read full article

Extended pregnancy

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Dr. Ilda Ndreko

Extended pregnancy or post-term is defined as a pregnancy that lasts more than 42 weeks or 294 days, starting from the first day of the last cycle in a woman who has a regular menstrual cycle. When we have the first day of the last uncertain, irregular menstruation, a woman who uses oral contraceptives or who has bleedin...  read full article

Hemoglobinopathies

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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...  read full article

Uterine Fibroid

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Dr. Kozeta Mustafaraj

Uterine Fibroid is a non-cancerous growth in the uterine wall, in any size, from microscopic to the size of a grapefruit. Fibroids are round, firm lumps often in groups located in the walls of the uterus. They consist of muscle fibers and fibrous tissue...  read full article

LEEP

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Dr. Elton Peci

In most cases, abnormal cervical cells heal spontaneously. However, they often can develop into cancer. Treatment of precancerous cells is very effective in preventing cervical cancer. Therefore, it is very important for wome...  read full article

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