Paul Little, Peter White, Joanne Kelly, Hazel Everitt, Shkelzen Gashi, Annemieke Bikker, Stewart W Mercer,
Few studies have assessed the importance of a broad range of verbal and non-verbal consultation behaviours.To explore the relationship of observer ratings of behaviours of videotaped consultations with patients' perceptions.Observational study in general practices close to Southampton, Southern England.Verbal and non-verbal behaviour was rated by independent observers blind to outcome. Patients competed the Medical Interview Satisfaction Scale (MISS; primary outcome) and questionnaires addressing ...
Tópico(s): Empathy and Medical Education
2015 - Royal College of General Practitioners | British Journal of General Practice
Afrim Zeqiraj, Sheqibe Beadini, Nexhbedin Beadini, Hesat Aliu, Zafer Gashi, Shkelzen Elezaj, Sadi Bexheti, Agim Shabani,
One of the main factors affecting male infertility is DNA fragmentation in sperm. Male infertility is a heterogeneous group of disorders, known causes account for only 30-50%, and unknown cause (idiopathic) constitute the rest. Infertility involves nearly 15% of couples in the reproductive age, and only the male problem involves about 40% of the problems.We have studied our DNA damage to sperm cells of a group of infertile males (113 patients) with abnormal sperm parameters (oligoasthenospermia and ...
Tópico(s): Reproductive Biology and Fertility
2018 - ID Design 2012/DOOEL Skopje | Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences
Agon Mekaj, Arsim Morina, Ymer Mekaj, Suzana Manxhuka-Kërliu, Ermira Miftari, Shkelzen B. Duci, Astrit Hamza, Musli Gashi, Mentor R. Xhelaj, Fatos Kelmendi, Qamile Morina,
ABSTRACT Background: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is frequent pathology in neurosurgical practice. The aim of this study is to present the first series of patients with CSDH, who got surgically treated in Clinic of Neurosurgery, University Clinical Center of Kosovo. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study that included 137 patients with CSDH who had been treated during the period 2008-2012. The data were collected and analyzed from the archives and protocols of the University Clinical ...
Tópico(s): Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
2015 - Medknow | Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
Shkelzen Elezaj, Zafer Gashi, Afrim Zeqiraj, Driton Grabanica, Anton Shllaku, Bujar Gruda, Vesel Musaj,
Objective: Our objective was to determine the effect of PTSD on changing the quality of sperm in veterans with PTSD, and the percentage of successful procedures intrauterine insemination (IUI) as a first-line treatment of male infertility patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Patients and methods: The study is designed as a prospective observational study.The study was started from February 2013 until May of 2014.Our study included a total of 51 patients who were treatment for infertility ...
Tópico(s): Birth, Development, and Health
2015 - Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina | Medical Archives
Shkelzen B. Duci, Hysni M Arifi, Mimoza E. Selmani, Sanije Gashi,
The objective of this study was to determine the incidence and cause of burns in children of our population.This was a retrospective study that included 399 patients with burns, younger than 15 years old who were admitted to the Department of Plastic Surgery, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2010. The patients were categorized into the following three age groups: infants and toddlers (0-2 years), early childhood (3-6 years), and late childhood (7-15 years). ...
Tópico(s): Restraint-Related Deaths
2014 - Elsevier BV | Burns
Shkelzen Elezaj, Zafer Gashi, Afrim Zeqiraj, Driton Grabanica, Anton Shllaku, Bujar Gruda, Vesel Musaj,
Objective: Our objective was to determine the effect of PTSD on changing the quality of sperm in veterans with PTSD, and the percentage of successful procedures intrauterine insemination (IUI) as a first-line treatment of male infertility patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Patients and methods: The study is designed as a prospective observational study.The study was started from February 2013 until May of 2014.Our study included a total of 51 patients who were treatment for infertility ...
Tópico(s): Family Dynamics and Relationships
2015 - Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina | Medical Archives
Zafer Gashi, Shkelzen Elezaj, Afrim Zeqiraj, Driton Grabanica, Isak Shabani, Bujar Gruda, Fitore Gashi,
Introduction:This study investigated association of Asn680Ser FSHR polymorphism with the ovarian response in 104 women of Albanian ethnic population enrolled in ICSI program.The reason of infertility in all cases has been identified as male factor.Methods: Analysis of the Asn680Ser polymorphism was performed using TaqMan® SNP Genotyping Assay.Clinical and endocrinologic parameters were analyzed based on the genotype, age, BMI, oocyte yield, number of transferred embryos and pregnancy rate.Results. ...
Tópico(s): Sperm and Testicular Function
2016 - Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina | Medical Archives
Shkelzen B. Duci, H Arifi, Hasan R Ahmeti, Mimoza E. Selmani, Zejnë Buja, Masar Gashi, Violeta K Zatriqi, Agon Mekaj,
Tópico(s): Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
2014 - Springer Science+Business Media | European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Serbeze Kabashi, Naim Hoxha, Shkëlzen Gashi, Ilir Ahmegjekaj, Ilir Bejta, Muharrem Sadiku, Halit Ymeri, Antigona Kabashi, Xhavit Bicaj, Sefedin Muçaj,
Primary malignant heart tumors represent rare entities where fibro sarcoma represents about 3% of all. Introducing the patient: A 15 years old patient with cardiac insufficiency (heart failure) symptoms, such as weakness, cyanosis, palpitations and breathing difficulties; enlargement of upper mediastinum and pleural effusion. Through echocardiography a pericardial effusion and intracavitary thrombus in atrium was diagnosed. With computed tomography is diagnosed a tumoral mass in right atrium which ...
Tópico(s): Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
2013 - | Acta Informatica Medica
Hysni M Arifi, Shkelzen B. Duci, Violeta K Zatriqi, Hasan R Ahmeti, Vildane H. Ismajli, Musli Gashi, Ylber M Zejnullahu, Agon Mekaj,
Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a destructive invasive infection of skin, subcutaneous tissue and deep fascia. The aim of the study is to determine the causative agents of NF, its localisation, predisposing factors and comorbid conditions, duration of treatment and distribution of NF in different age groups and over the years. We conducted a retrospective study including 22 patients with NF from 2005 to 2010 in the University Clinical Center of Kosovo. The data were collected and analysed from the ...
Tópico(s): Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
2012 - Wiley | International Wound Journal
Fatjona Gashi, Muhamet Kadrija, Zafer Gashi, Mila Arapcheska, Shkelzen Elezaj, Fitore Gashi, Fitim Gashi, Gentian Gavoci, Liridon Elezaj,
The increasing prevalence of female fertility requires the identification of potentially modifiable factors and non-pharmacological treatments. There is strong evidence that healthy preconception dietary patterns of women of reproductive age have a beneficial effect on fertility. In accordance with the hypothesis, the aim of the study is to evaluate the influence of diet on overweight and obesity in infertile women as well as the correlation of serum lipid concentration by making a comparison between ...
Tópico(s): Dietary Effects on Health
2024 - PAGEPress (Italy) | Italian Journal of Medicine
Shkelzen B. Duci, Hysni M Arifi, Mimoza E. Selmani, Agon Mekaj, Musli Gashi, Zejn A Buja, Vildane H. Ismajli, Adem N. Kllokoqi, E. Hoxha,
Objective. The objective of this study is to determine the incidence of PUs, the distribution of PUs, common injuries contributing to the occurrence of PUs in patients admitted to the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Kosovo for surgical interventions of PUs, localization of PUs in body, the topical treatment of pressure ulcers before surgical intervention, the methods of surgical interventions, number of surgical interventions, duration of treatment, complications, and mortality. ...
Tópico(s): Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
2013 - Hindawi Publishing Corporation | Plastic Surgery International
Zafer Gashi, Shkelzen Elezaj, Fitim Alidema, Gentian Gavoci, Fitore Gashi, Kastriot Gojani, Liridon Elezaj, Fitim Gashi,
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur after experiencing or witnessing life-threatening events such as combat operations, terrorist attacks, accidents or violent physical attacks, rape, etc. Its prevalence is high and it very often occurs in comorbidity with other psychiatric and physical disorders. PTSD patients often exhibit dysregulated lipid metabolic profiles. The aim of the research was to determine the biochemical concentration of lipids (TC, TG, HDL, ...
Tópico(s): Birth, Development, and Health
2023 - Oriental Scientific Publishing Company | Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal
Zafer Gashi, Shkelzen Elezaj, Afrim Zeqiraj, Driton Grabanica, Isak Shabanaj, Fitore Gashi,
In women undergoing natural cycles, just one oocyte is usually selected for ovulation, yet routine clinical techniques to support the development of multiple follicles using additional gonadotrophins result in numerous ovulations. Several parameters have been postulated as predictors of ovarian response (inhibin B, 17-β-estradiol and anti- Mullerian hormone). Nevertheless, the FSH level on the day 3 of menstrual cycle remains, the most widely used biomarker due to its low cost, although, the genetic ...
Tópico(s): Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
2016 - Sumathi Publications | International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences
Shkelzen Elezaj, Zafer Gashi, Fatjona Gashi, Fitore Gashi, Gentian Gavoci, Fitim Gashi, Muhamet Kadrija, Flaka Demaj, Liridon Elezaj, Nexhmi Hyseni,
Tópico(s): Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
2025 - EduRad Publishing | Journal of Radiology Case Reports
Shkelzen Elezaj, Zafer Gashi, Fatjona Gashi, Fitore Gashi, Gentian Gavoci, Fitim Gashi, Muhamet Kadrija, Flaka Demaj, Liridon Elezaj, Nexhmi Hyseni,
Tópico(s): Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
2025 - EduRad Publishing | Journal of Radiology Case Reports
Afrim Zeqiraj, Zafer Gashi, Shkelzen Elezaj, Dafina Zeqiraj, Melisa Zogaj, Florjana Zogaj, Zenel Shatri, Agim Shabani,
Introduction: Hepatitis is a very common inflammation of the cells of the liver. Hepatitis can be temporary (acute) or long-term (chronic) depending on whether it lasts less than or more than six months. The hepatitis A virus infects humans and some primates and is the cause of infectious hepatitis. Purpose and objectives: Viral hepatitis infections are also present in our country, so the purpose of working on this topic is to expand knowledge in terms of Viral Hepatitis A, Their Epidemiology, and ...
Tópico(s): Hepatitis C virus research
2022 - ID Design 2012/DOOEL Skopje | Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences
Afrim Zeqiraj, Sheqibe Beadini, Nexhbedin Beadini, Hesat Aliu, Zafer Gashi, Shkelzen Elezaj, Sadi Bexheti, Sanije Berisha, Agim Shabani,
Infertility is a common condition affecting one in six couples of childbearing age. In approximately 40% of these cases, a male factor is involved. Sperm DNA integrity is essential for accurate transmission of genetic information. Materials and Methods: In this study 152 patients, 64 patients it is infertility group and 88 patients are fertile males. The ejaculate samples were taken in accordance with the patient to whom the reason for the analysis of the ejaculate sample was previously explained. ...
Tópico(s): Reproductive Biology and Fertility
2018 - Canadian Center of Science and Education | International Journal of Biology
Afrim Zeqiraj, Zafer Gashi, Shkelzen Elezaj, Sanije Berisha, Agim Shabani,
Male infertility is the inability of a male partner to achieve a pregnancy in a fertile female partner. The purpose of this paper is to determine of infertility in infertile men in the Dukagjini Region of Republic of Kosovo. Materials and Methods, Measurement of hormonal parameters is made with the apparatus Biomerieux Mini Vidas Automated Immunoassay Analyzer. Semen analysis was done according to WHO recommendations of 2010. Significance of the presentation is made in p<0:05. Blood samples were ...
Tópico(s): Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
2017 - OMICS Publishing Group | Internal Medicine Open Access
Mimoza Selmani, Shkelzen B. Duci, Nora Asani Gashi, Manushaqe Selmani Bukleta,
Abstract Maxillary canine impactions are a significant challenge for orthodontic and oral surgical practices. In this narrative review, we aim to evaluate surgical and orthodontic approaches for treating maxillary canine impactions, evaluate their effectiveness, and compare the two treatment modalities. We reviewed several studies on databases such as Google Scholar, PUBMED, and MEDLINE to update recent knowledge for canine impactions and their treatment. We reviewed and included studies that matched ...
Tópico(s): Cleft Lip and Palate Research
2024 - Thieme Medical Publishers (Germany) | European Journal of General Dentistry
Afrim Zeqiraj, Sheqibe Beadini, Nexhbedin Beadini, Zafer Gashi, Sadi Bexheti, Shkelzen Elezaj, Sanije Berisha, Agim Shabani,
Introduction: Oxidative stress is a pathology that is found in 40-50% of all infertile males. Oxidative stress occurs when the production of peroxides exceeds the antioxidant protection of the organism resulting in damage to the sperm. Oxidative stress is known as one of the most important causes of male infertility. Purpose of the work, it is to determine the degree of male infertility in infertile males caused by oxidative stress. The study was conducted in Regjion of Peja, in the Republic of ...
Tópico(s): Reproductive Health and Technologies
2018 - Prime Scholars | Advances in Applied Science Research
Afrim Zeqiraj, Zafer Gashi, Sadi Bexheti, Shkelzen Elezaj, Sanije Berisha, Agim Shabani,
In this paper will be studied the causes that can cause overweight in men, and the disorder of hormone production from endocrine glands, as well as the influence of obesity in infertility. Purpose of the work, it is to determine the degree of male infertility by overweight men. The work was done in the region of Peja, in the Republic of Kosovo. Materials and methods, the sampling was done in March 2015-March 2017 in the Biolab-Zafi endocrinology laboratory in Peja, Republic of Kosovo. Our results ...
Tópico(s): Dermatoglyphics and Human Traits
2017 - Insight Medical Publishing | European Journal of Experimental Biology
Afrim Zeqiraj, Zafer Gashi, Sanije Berisha, Sadi Bexheti, Shkelzen Elezaj, Agim Shabani,
Background: Female infertility is a complex clinical condition affecting both sexes women and and has a significant influence on their mental status, lifestyle and relationships between them. For all married couples around the world, the desire to give birth to a healthy child is emphasized and this information is also indicated in the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights, Article 16.1, which states that men and women without any restriction on race, nationality or belief, have the right to ...
Tópico(s): Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
2017 - OMICS Publishing Group | Biochemistry & Pharmacology Open Access
Ismet Bajraktari, Avdulla Alija, Hidajete S. Muharremi, Fetah Halili, Agim Gashi, Ekramije M. Bojaxhiu, Shahindere A. Selmani, Shkelzen B. Halili,
We investigated the effect of chromium (VI) oxide (CrO3) under laboratory conditions on genetic changes of wild type D. melanogaster. The second chromosome of wild type flies was isolated and transferred either in homozygous ( +’ / +’ ) or heterozygous ( +’ / +’’ ) state using the Cy/Pm line. Individuals of this line contain dominant mutations (Cy – Curly wings and Pm – Plum eyes) and long inversions, which prevent recombination with analysed chromosomes, with the end result of stable heredity in the descendants. The +/Cy flies ...
Tópico(s): Chromium effects and bioremediation
2006 - Wiley | The FASEB Journal