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

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

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

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

Down Syndrome - Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis

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Dr. Elton Peci

Prenatal diagnosis is an integral part of maternal-fetal medicine which aims at the prenatal identification of various fetal diseases. Initially, its object was genetic diseases, chromosomal abnormalities, and fetal malformations. Later, its objectives were expanded with the detection of pre-eclampsia...  read full article

Obstetric fistula

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Dr. Ilda Ndreko

Obstetric fistula is an abnormal communication with the vagina, rectum, or urinary bladder, which develops after a difficult and prolonged childbirth that leads to urinary and fecal incontinence. Vesico-vaginal fistulas are a communication between the vagina and the urinary bladder. Recto-vaginal fistulas are a communication betwee...  read full article

Eczemas

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Dr. Ardiana Sinani

Eczema (dermatitis or skin inflammation) affects about one in every five individuals at least once in their lifetime. The causes are numerous, ranging from contact with any kind of chemical product on the skin (building materials, various chemical cleaners), cosmetic products (shampoo, creams, makeup, etc....  read full article

Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis

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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....  read full article

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

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

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