Pancreatic cancer

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Altin CEKODHIMA

Pancreatic cancer is a tumor of the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that is located deep in the abdomen between the stomach and the spine. The pancreas is surrounded by the liver, small intestine, and other organs. It is about 15 cm long and has the shape of a banana. The wide part of the pancreas is the head, the middle part the body, an...  read full article

Multiple pregnancy

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Dr. Elton Peci

The incidence of multiple pregnancies has been on the rise in recent decades. For example, in the period 1980 – 2005, the incidence of twins in the USA has doubled, while the incidence of triplets has increased 6 times. The first reason is that increasingly more females are planning pregnancy after the age of 30...  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

Cesarean operation

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Dr. Elton Peci

Cesarean operation is a surgical intervention which is recommended in cases where natural birth is not possible or when it presents a risk to the health / life of the mother and / or fetus. During this operation, through a 10 cm horizontal incision (the so-called Pfannestiel laparotomy) at the bottom of the abdome...  read full article

Pre-implantation genetic screening

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Dr. Elton Peci

PGD and PGS are terms used to describe testing an embryo for a specific genetic disease that it may inherit from the parents. PGD is usually the diagnosis of a single genetic defect in an embryo for couples who have only one genetic mutation and want to ensur...  read full article

Hypothyroidism - Decrease in Thyroid Function

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Dr. Shk. DASHAMIR GJERGJI

The thyroid gland is a small gland weighing 15 grams located in the front part of the neck and produces two hormones T3 (Triiodothyronine) and T4 (Thyroxine). The role of thyroid hormones is to recognize and act on their receptors in cells in order to regulate the metabolism of every cell...  read full article

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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Dr. Viktor QERESHNIKU

The prostate is a gland of the male sexual apparatus located below the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum. Traditionally, the prostate gland presents 4 lobes, but more often the subdivision according to McNeal is used, which states that the prostate consists of: Peripheral zone that constitutes about 70% of the prostate tissu...  read full article

Syndrome of conflict

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Dr. Ledian Fezollari

One of the most common physical complaints is shoulder pain. Your shoulder is made up of several joints combined with tendons and muscles that allow a wide range of motion in your arm. Since the shoulder has so many different structures, it is sensitive to various problems. The Rotator Cuff i...  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

Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets

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Dr. Shk. Sotiraq Lako

Starting from a case in our clinical practice {the patient was using Aspirin as a “blood thinner” and was concerned that their Prothrombin Level (INR was increasing) was not decreasing}. It is difficult to explain that by using Aspirin as an antiplatelet, we do not expect the Prothrombin Level (INR) to change...  read full article

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