Hydatid disease of the liver

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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...  read full article

Knee prosthesis

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Dr. Ervin PRIFTAJ

Knee replacement is a surgical procedure that enhances the quality of life and eliminates pain in many patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Pain and the decline in quality of life are the two main factors for undergoing this procedure (according to the Arthritis Foundation in the USA). Generally, patients underg...  read full article

Ultrasound during pregnancy

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Dr. Elton Peci

Ultrasound, or otherwise called ultrasonography, is a method for obtaining images of internal organs by sending high frequency sound waves into the body. These waves are recorded and presented as an image in real time. In the echo procedure, there is no ionizing radiation...  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

Claw under the flesh

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Dr. Ledian Fezollari

If you cut your nails too short, especially on the sides of the big toes, you might set the stage for the nail to grow into the skin. Just like many people, when you cut your nails if you clip the sides too then the nails bend, curve, and take the shape of the finger...  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

Calcaneus Fracture - Heel Bone

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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...  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

Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint

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0 Dr Artan Bano MD

The articulation of the Shoulder is a sophisticated mechanism that acts as a central connecting hub of the body with the upper limbs. The functioning, strength, and stability of this articulation are vital in order for the hand to move in space and perform its normal interactive activity with the surrounding environment...  read full article

Acute and chronic prostatitis

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Dr. Viktor QERESHNIKU

Prostatitis are diseases of the prostate gland infection that affect about 38% of sexually active men. The causes of the disease are still the subject of study, but it is accurate that bacterial infections are responsible for causing some types of prostatitis. Predisposing factors are thought to b...  read full article

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