History and development of the ICSI technique

Sent by

Dr. Marsel Haxhia

Since the birth of Louise Brown in June 1978, IVF has been proven to be an effective treatment for infertility due to the female factor, especially tubal infertility (Edwards et al., 1980). In subsequent years, IVF was also successfully used in couples with unexplained infertility, with infertilit...  read full article

Diabetic wounds

Sent by

Dr. Tauland Qyrdedi

One of the most common complications of Diabetes are hard-to-heal wounds. The numerous factors that increase the likelihood for diabetics to have wounds, which can later become infected, include: Changes (damages) in the blood vessels (microangiopathy) - cause a hypoxic condition in tissue...  read full article

Full-time embryologist?

Sent by

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

When IVF ends without success

Sent by

Dr. Elton Peci

The first question a patient will ask in case they get a negative test after an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedure is "Why did my IVF cycle fail?" A failed IVF cycle is a very delicate and very difficult moment for the patient… It is painful because all the hopes tha...  read full article

Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets

Sent by

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

Testicular cancer

Sent by

Dr. Shk. Rezar Rusi

Compared to other cancers, testicular cancer is rare, but it usually affects ages between 15 and 35 years. Testicular cancer has a high chance of being treated even in cases where it has spread beyond the testicles. Depending on the type and stage of the cancer, the treatment varies. Signs and symptoms of cance...  read full article

Disc hernia and physiotherapy

Sent by

Dr. Fitim Sinani

We all have a car that we drive, and we even have knowledge about some of its parts. Thus, you might have heard about the shock absorbers (both rubber and metal) that are placed in the tire part and whose function is to prevent the car's weight from falling entirely on the tire, but rather this weight is cushioned, meaning it is eased. Likewise, i...  read full article

Menorrhagia

Sent by

Dr. Jonida Reveli

Menorrhagia is defined as regular menstrual cycles, but with increased flow and duration. It is one of the most common complaints in modern gynecology. Clinically, menorrhagia is defined as a total blood loss > 80 mL per cycle or menstruation lasting more than 7 days. According to statistic...  read full article

Malignant and benign tumors of the stomach

Sent by

Dr. Shk. Albana Duni

In our body, healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way. This process is controlled by DNA, which is a genetic material, containing instructions for every chemical process in our body. Some DNA genes promote cell division, while others slow it down, or program it...  read full article

"Back Pain"

Sent by

Dr. Ledian Fezollari

The pain in the lower part of the back is described as an immediate, sharp, and persistent pain or as a dull pain felt in the lower part of the back. It is common and affects most people during their lifetime. In most cases, it starts suddenl...  read full article

Survey

Would you conduct an online paid consultation with a doctor?

Send vote