Premature birth

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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...  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

Drug/Herbal Medicine Interactions

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Alba Themeli

Folk medicine has existed since the beginning of humanity. People are always looking for safer options than modern medicine to reduce potential risk and to minimize side effects, so they increasingly turn towards the use of medicinal plants...  read full article

Endometrial cancer

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Dr. Elton Peci

Endometrial cancer is what in everyday language is also called uterine cancer (although this last term is not used by doctors). The endometrium is the layer that lines the cavity (the womb's cavity). Endometrial cancer occurs when endometrial cells begin to grow in an uncontrolled and chaotic manner...  read full article

3D & 4D Fetal Ultrasound

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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...  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

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

Tubal infertility

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Dr. Elton Peci

In a proportion of infertile couples, infertility is tubal in origin. This means the Fallopian tubes are blocked or do not function properly. The damage is usually caused by the formation of scars or adhesions that can occur as a result of pelvic endometriosis, various surgeries (cesarean section deliver...  read full article

Hyperferritinemia

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Dr. Shk. Sotiraq Lako

I often write about the absence of Iron (absolute) identified with Hypoferritinemia, which is actually the biggest medical deficit and the most worsened, undervalued, and mistreated medical problem (everyone tries, but with nearly 100% failure). But today, I will write about the opposite, Hyperferritinemia, the increase in the level of ferritin in the blood...  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

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