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The Role of NLR, PLR, SII and CRP Pre- and Post-Treatment with Infliximab in Rheumatoid Arthritis [PDF]

Biomedicines
Background: Inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis can be determined by normal blood count ratios such as Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), Systemic Immune Inflammation Index (SII), and C-reactive Protein (CRP ...
Diellor Rizaj, Avni Kryeziu, Artidon Kelmendi, Behar Raci, Shend Kryeziu, Visar Baftijari   +5 more
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Transient ischemic attack as the initial presentation of Takayasu arteritis in a young woman: A case report [PDF]

Romanian Journal of Neurology, 2021
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a challenging chronic inflammatory vasculitis of large vessels with unknown etiology. It usually affects the aorta and its main branches and in few cases it affects other arteries like pulmonary and coronary.
Dren Boshnjaku, Fisnik Jashari, Bujar Gjikolli, Edmond Komoni, Melihate Pushka, Argjend Shala, Vera Kukaj, Nexhmedin Shala   +7 more
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Emergency Medical Care and Management of Sports Injuries on the Football Court

Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2021
Introduction; Sports medicine is a clinical subspecialty that deals with the examination, monitoring, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries that occur during sports events, training and physical activities in pre-hospital settings.
Basri Lenjani, Premtim Rashiti, Gani Shabani, Arber Demiri, Besarta Pelaj, Arban Demi, Rilind Sylaj, Erza Voca Mulaj, Dardan Lenjani   +8 more
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Surgical management of extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysm—Case report and literature review

Clinical Case Reports, 2023
Key Clinical Message Extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysms (EICAAs) can lead to serious medical conditions, such as stroke or compression over cranial nerves. In very few cases, there may be hemorrhagic complications due to the rupture. Although
Luan Jaha, Bekim Ademi, Hajriz Rudari, Lulzim Vokrri, Bujar Gjikolli, Adhurim Koshi, Astrit Kuçi, Art Jaha   +7 more
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A 14-Year-Old Male Patient with Kawasaki Disease Presented with Stroke after COVID-19

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2021
According to several studies, children represent only about 2% of the patients affected by the current SARS-CoV-2, and most often, they are asymptomatic.
Nexhmedin Shala, Fisnik Jashari, Dren Boshnjaku, Argjend Shala, Pranvera Ibrahimi, Vera Kukaj, Shemsedin Dreshaj   +6 more
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A rare case of thoracic-abdominal aortic aneurysm in conjunction with bilateral superficial femoral artery occlusion, documented with computed tomography angiography

Radiology Case Reports, 2022
Aneurysms represent bulging of the weakened blood vessel area, as a result of cystic medial degeneration. Aneurysms chance of rupturing increases over time, resulting in bleeding and death.
Lavdim Ymeri, MD, Flaka Pasha, MD, Valon Zejnullahu, MDPhD, Edona Leci Desku, MD, Bujar Gjikolli, MD, Dardan Dreshaj, MD   +5 more
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Tularemia in children during the last outbreak in Kosovo

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2022
Introduction: Tularemia is a zoonotic disease that primarily affects adults and children in rural areas. Late diagnosis in children is often associated with treatment failure and accessory surgical procedures. Objective: To analyze the diagnostic and
Izet Sadiku, Sadie Namani, Vera Ndrejaj Berisha, Albina Ponosheci Biçaku, Saranda Hyseni   +4 more
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The Impact of Coping Skills in Post-traumatic Growth of Healthcare Providers: When Mental Health Is Deteriorating Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Frontiers in Psychology, 2021
Background: Frontline healthcare providers are consistently exposed to potentially traumatic events while assisting patients with COVID-19. Post-traumatic growth (PTG) happens when a person can transform trauma and use adversity in one’s advantage.
Lulejete Prekazi, Vjosa Hajrullahu, Shegë Bahtiri, Blerta Kryeziu, Blerta Kryeziu, Blertë Hyseni, Besarta Taganoviq, Florim Gallopeni   +7 more
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Exploring Factor Validity of 20-Item Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) in Albanian Clinical and Nonclinical Samples

SAGE Open, 2021
This study aims to examine the factor structure and validity of the Albanian TAS-20 (Toronto Alexithymia Scale) using a sample comprised of 342 students and 196 patients from a psychiatric clinic.
Aliriza Arenliu, Brikena Krasniqi, Kaltrina Kelmendi, Shukrije Statovci   +3 more
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The epidemiology of bacterial meningitis in Kosovo

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2014
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to present the epidemiologic features of bacterial meningitis in the developing country of Kosovo. Methodology: Data were collected from active surveillance of bacterial meningitis cases treated at the ...
Sadie Avdiu Namani, Remzie A Koci, Emine Qehaja-Buçaj, Lindita Ajazaj-Berisha, Murat Mehmeti   +4 more
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