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09 Oct
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The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and its influence on the Human Development Index

Suggested citation: Van de Schoot T. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and its influence on the Human Development Index. Alban Med J 2015;1:79-85. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and its influence on the Human Development Index ...

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09 Oct
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Is Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY) terminal? A literature review into QALY’s criticisms

Suggested citation: Hines PA. Is Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY) terminal? A literature review into QALYs criticisms. Alban Med J 2015;1:72-8. Is Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY) terminal? A literature review into QALY’s criticisms Philip Astaire Hines1 1Department of International Health, CAPHRI, ...

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09 Oct
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A short overview of anatomical variations of the circle of Willis in adult human brains.

Edlira Harizi (Shemsi)1,2, Arben Rroji3, Sazan Gabrani2 1 Regional Hospital, Durres, Albania; 2 University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania; 3 Neuro-Radiology Service, University Hospital Centre “Mother Teresa”, Tirana, Albania. Corresponding author: Dr. Edlira Harizi; Regional Hospital, Durres; Address: Lagjia No. 8, ...

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09 Oct
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Prevention and intervention for older women at risk of neglect, abuse and violence

Suggested citation: Brownell P. Prevention and intervention for older women at risk of neglect, abuse and violence. Alban Med J 2015;1:64-71. Prevention and intervention for older women at risk of neglect, abuse and violence Patricia Brownell1 1 Fordham University, New York ...

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09 Oct
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Anemia in gastrointestinal tract diseases

Suggested citation: Barbullushi A, Refatllari E, Bulo A, Beqja A, Basho J. Anemia in gastrointestinal tract diseases. Alban Med J 2015;1:58-63. Anemia in gastrointestinal tract diseases Alma Barbullushi1, Etleva Refatllari1, Anyla Bulo1, Anila Beqja1, Jovan Basho2 1 Biochemical-Clinical Laboratory Service, University ...

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09 Oct
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The use of local anesthesia with bupivacaine in tonsillectomy.

Edlira Beqiri1, Amarold Balliu1 1 Pediatric Hospital, University Hospital Center “Mother Theresa”, Tirana, Albania. Corresponding author: Edlira Beqiri, MD, University Hospital Center “Mother Teresa”, Tirana; Address: Rr. “Dibres”, No. 371, Tirana, Albania; E-mail: eda.beqiri@gmail.com Abstract Aim: To assess whether blockade ...

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09 Oct
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Clinical manifestations of infectious mononucleosis among adult patients in Albania

Suggested citation: Pilaca A. Clinical manifestations of infectious mononucleosis among adult patients in Albania. Alban Med J 2015;1:52-7. Clinical manifestations of infectious mononucleosis among adult patients in Albania Arben Pilaca1 1 University Hospital Center “Mother Theresa”, Tirana, Albania. Corresponding author: Arben Pilaca, ...

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09 Oct
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Monitoring the implementation of “breastfeeding within the first hour of life” at a university hospital of Obstetrics-Gynecology in Tirana, Albania

Suggested citation: Moisiu R, Hoxha-Qosja A, Prifti E, Mersini E, Hyska J, Tushe E. Monitoring the implementation of breastfeeding within the first hour of life at a university hospital of Obstetrics-Gynecology in Tirana, Albania. Alban Med J 2015;1:46-51. Monitoring the implementation ...

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09 Oct
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Cerebro-placental ratio: A useful predictor of perinatal outcomes in preeclampsia

Suggested citation: Qirko R, Beka V, Koroveshi E, Benja B, Xhelilaj A. Cerebro-placental ratio: A useful predictor of perinatal outcomes in preeclampsia. Alban Med J 2015;1:37-45. Cerebro-placental ratio: A useful predictor of perinatal outcomes in preeclampsia Robert Qirko1, Elton Koroveshi2, ...

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09 Oct
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Nurses’ perceptions about hypodermoclysis to support rehydration among older people with dementia.

Jan Chalany1 1 Mental Hospital, Kromeriz, Czech Republic. Corresponding author: Mgr. Jan Chalany, RN; Address: Havlickova 1265, Kromeriz 767 40, Czech Republic; Telephone: +420573314111; Email: chalany1@centrum.cz Abstract Aim: The aim of this paper was to evaluate nurses’ attitudes to hypodermoclysis ...

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