Bulletin of Medical Sciences – Number 3, Volume 44, 2013
University of Medicine, Tirana
Faculty of Medicine
BULLETIN
OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Number 3, Volume 44, 2013
ISSN 2304-2354
BULLETIN OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Official Publication of the Faculty of Medicine – University of Medicine, Tirana
Editor-in-Chief
Bashkim RESULI
Deputy Editors
Elizana PETRELA Xheladin DRAÇINI
Associate Editors
Alban Dibra, Anila Babameto, Andi Koraqe, Arjan Harxhi, Artan Haruni, Arvin Dibra, Brikena Qirjazi,
Çeljana Toti, Helidon Nino, Evda Veveçka, Genc Burazeri, Gentian Kaloshi, Kliti Hoti, Ledjan Malaj,
Nikollaq Leka, Teuta Dedej, Visar Sylaj.
National Editorial Board
Agim Sallaku
Agron Ylli
Anastas Suli
Anesti Kondili
Anila Godo
Artan Goda
Bajram Hysa
Besim Elezi
Besnik Jucja
Dhimiter Kraja
Edvin Prifti
Edmond Kapedani
Eduard Kakarriqi
Elsa Kone
Ermira Vasili
Genc Sulcebe
Gezim Boçari
Gjergj Çaushi
Gjergj Vreto
Isuf Kalo
Jana Nano
Jera Kruja
Mentor Petrela-PU-PH-Paris
Mihal Tase
Mustafa Xhani
Ndok Marku
Nestor Thereska
Nikita Manoku
Nikollaq Kaçani
Orion Gliozheni
Perlat Kapisyzi
Skerdi Prifti
Ruzhdie Qafmolla
Taulant Muka
International Editorial Board
Dasci A. (Turkey)
Dewan P. (Australia)
Jadual M. (Belgium)
Kastrati A. (Germany)
Keith F. (USA)
Kondili L. (Italy)
Kuchards E. (Polonia)
Latifi R. (USA)
Leynadier F. (France)
Loccatelli F. (Italy)
Light R. (USA)
Milliez J. (France)
Ndrepepa Gj. (Germany)
Nuri B. (Canada)
Padrini P. (Italy)
Sala E. (United Kingdom)
Yurdaydin C. (Turkey)
Technical Editor
Ema HOXHA and Albana XHAXHO
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TABLE OF CONTENT
ADAPTATION OF STOPP-START CRITERIA TO IDENTIFY POTENTIALLY INAPPROPRIATE PRESCRIPTIONS IN THE ELDERLY IN ALBANIA
Klejda Hudhra, Driton Shabani, Marta García-Caballos, Delina Xhafaj (Hudhra), Enida Balla, Besnik Jucja, Aurora Bueno-Cavanillas
ESSENTIAL OIL COMPOSITION AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF SALVIA OFFICINALIS L. CULTIVATED IN KOSOVO
Mjellma Hatipi Ibrahimi, Vilma Papajani
MICROBIAL TESTING IN SUPPORT OF ASEPTIC PROCESSING
Eva Troja
Original articles
SURGICAL CORRECTION OF A PULMONARY ARTERY BRANCH ORIGINATING ABNORMALLY FROM AORTA
Arben Baboci, Edvin Prifti, Massimo Bonacchi, Altin Veshti, Numilla Kuneshka, Vittorio Vanini
MANAGEMENT OF RESPIRATORY COMPLICATIONS FOLLOWING AH1N1 INFLUENZA IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Arben Ndreu, Ilir Ohri, Hektor Sula
PULMONARY MANIFESTATIONS IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
Artur Zoto, Hasan Hafizi, Elizana Petrela, Teuta Backa, Renato Osmenaj, Maksim Basho, Zamira Ylli, Edmond Zaimi, Elvis Pavli, Arjan Harxhi
TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONICAL HEPATITIS C (1b) WITH NORMAL AND ELEVATED ALT
Jovan Basho, Adriana Babameto, Liri Hoxha, Mimoza Basho, Anila Kristo, Jonila Çela, Irgen Tafaj
ZYRTEC (CETIRIZINE) EFFECT ON ERYTHEMA AND WEAL INDUCED BY EPICUTANEUS SKIN PRICK TEST WITH HISTAMINE, ON HEALTHY ALBANIAN
VOLUNTEERS
Kastriot Shytaj, Leonard Deda, Zhaneta Shytaj, Ervin Marku, Ervin Mingomataj, Engjellushe Jonuzi
CORRELATION BETWEEN GLUCATED HEMOGLOBIN (HbA1C) LEVEL AND THE INCIDENCE OF DIABETIC FOOT
Isuf Kalo, Hodo Celo, Altin Goxharaj, Bledi Çelo, Yllka Llanaj
NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD)/NON-ALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS (NASH) AND TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS (T2 DM)
Valdete Malaj, Bashkim Resuli, Ela Petrela, Klara Kodhelaj, Bajram Begaj, Lutfie Brukaj, Haki Voshtina
SURGICALLY TREATED HEMANGIOMAS: CLINICAL- PATHOLOGICAL ASPECT
Vladimir Filaj, Majlinda Ikonomi, Gjergji Belba, Mehdi Alimehmeti
DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY PATIENTS REFERRED TO A TERTIARY NEPHROLOGY CLINIC: THE NEED FOR IMPROVED CARE PATHWAYS
Nevi Pasko, Arjana Strakosha, Alketa Spahia, Nestor Thereska
THE TREATMENT OF SUICIDE VICTIMS IN TIRANA BEFORE THE ACT OVER THE TIME PERIOD 2001-2010 (RETROSPECTIVE STUDY)
Pasho Maksuti, Vuksan Kola, Artan Simaku
THE BURDEN OF RHEUMATIC DISORDERS WITHIN A LOCALITY
Vjollca Koko, Skënder Skënderaj, Dorina Ruci
Panoramic article
BREAST CANCER AND TARGETED THERAPY
Dhurata Tarifa, Majlinda Ikonomi, Manjola Lushi
CURRENT RISK ASSESSMENT FOR FETAL ANOMALIES IN FIRST AND SECOND TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY
Rustem Celami, Lediana Thano, Genc Kabili, Kastriot Dallaku, Zef Delija, Islam Mamica, Gjok Tosku, Afrim Pirraci, Tahir Hysa
Guideline
A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC PNEUMONIA
Andi Troja
