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Dr. Ilda Ndreko
Preterm birth (PTB) is defined as the presence of uterine contractions with intensity and frequency that have a progressive effect on the dilation and shortening of the cervix before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Preterm birth is defined as the presence of 6-8 uterine contractions per hour or 4 uterine contractions every 20 minutes...
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Dr. Marsel Haxhia
Pre-implantation Genetic Testing as part of Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART) is a technique used to identify genetic defects in embryos created before pregnancy begins. This is done with the help of Artificial Insemination or commonly known as IVF....
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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...
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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...
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Dr. Ledian Fezollari
Fractures of the heel bone, or calcaneus, can be a debilitating injury. They most often occur during high-energy impacts - such as a fall from a height or a motorcycle accident. Because of this, calcaneus fractures are often severe and can result in long-term problems...
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Dr. Elton Peci
The problems that cause infertility in males are very common. Male infertility accounts for 25-50% of infertility cases.
The problems that can cause male infertility can be divided into two major groups: problems that affect sperm production by the testicles and problem...
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Dr. Shk. Sotiraq Lako
Hemostasis is a complex process, that is normally activated immediately after the damage of the blood vessel (vessels) wall and ensures the cessation of bleeding (hemorrhage) and then the restoration of circulation in this vessel (vessels) after the damage is repaired...
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Dr. Elton Peci
For a sperm to fertilize the egg, the female genital tract must be permeable throughout its entire length. Any defect that damages the permeability of this canal starting from the lower floor (cervix, uterus) to the upper floor of this apparatus causes infertility or ectopic pregnancy...
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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...
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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...
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