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Pharmacogenetics and personalized treatment in chronic congenital anemias: Integrated perspectives and a systematic review

Agim Koçiraj, Erda Qorri, Fiona Nishani, Kleva Shpati et al. · Faculty of Medical Sciences, Albanian University.
Objective: This comprehensive article explores the emerging role of pharmacogenetics in optimizing treatment for chronic congenital anemias, including β-thalassemia, sickle cell disease (SCD), and rare erythropoietic disorders. It integrates a systematic review with an in-depth clinical analysis of …
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Influencer or victim? Legal aspects of using a child’s image on social media by family members for profit

Iris Shehaj · SCiDEV Center
In a world where every click can be turned into profit, children are becoming the protagonists of a digital transformation that is fundamentally changing the definition of work and the relationship between childhood and technology. This has created a new landscape where the lack of legal protection …
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Use of the pendulum appliance in managing Class II malocclusion with midline discrepancy: A case report

Fortura Xerxa · Private Dental Clinic “Unica Dental Clinic”, Albania.
The management of Class II malocclusions accompanied by midline deviation requires individualized approaches that balance treatment effectiveness with patient tolerance to orthodontic appliances. The Pendulum appliance is a fixed orthodontic device known as an effective and reliable method for maxil…
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Implant-prosthetic management of patients with various dental conditions

Aleksandër Shabanllari · Shabanllari Dental Clinic
Dental implants have become a primary treatment modality in daily clinical practice. Due to their high long-term survival rates, they are now considered the preferred option for prosthetic rehabilitation in many clinical situations. Although they require relatively long treatment time and it comes w…
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The Twin Block appliance in orthodontics: Indications and advantages

Silva Shyti, Matilda Shena, Erila Spahiu · Silva Dental Care, Tirana
TWIN-BLOCK is a removable orthodontic appliance designed by W. Clark in 1977. Is frequently used in the treatment of second class orthodontic anomalies with mandibular deficiency. In contemporary literature very little has been reported for the use of this functional appliance therefore, the main go…
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The effectiveness of core strengthening exercises in the rehabilitation and prevention of sports injuries in football players

Ergys Rexha · Sports University of Tirana
This clinical article highlights the global importance of core training in sports physiotherapy, focusing on improving performance and minimizing injuries. The core, encompassing regions from the scapula to the gluteals, plays a crucial role in athletic performance and injury prevention. The concept…
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Artificial intelligence in the legal system: Regulation and ethics

Marjeta Shaholli · Faculty of Law, University of Tirana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential tool in the legal field, helping lawyers analyze cases, predict legal outcomes, and even automate contracts. While these advancements improve efficiency, they also bring ethical and legal challenges. One major concern is ensuring that AI-based de…
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Substance use among Albanian youth: Health consequences, knowledge, and social perceptions

Juventina Ngjela, Erda Qorri, Agim Koçiraj, Erina Hilaj et al.
Introduction: The use of psychoactive substances among young people is an increasing challenge in Albania, with serious impacts on their physical, mental, and social well-being. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practical experiences of young people relate…
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Evaluation of aesthetic and functional outcomes in orthodontic treatments with and without premolar extraction: A literature review

Elvira Ramovic · Private Dental Clinic “Elit Dent Ulcinj”.
Despite being a common orthodontic treatment procedure, permanent tooth extraction remains a contentious issue due to its potential functional and aesthetic effects. The aim of this study is to evaluate, through a literature review, the aesthetic and functional outcomes of orthodontic treatments wit…
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Treatment and rehabilitation of a case with hip arthroplasty on the background of bilateral neonatal osteomyelitis (right hip replaced)

Iris Myftiu · QSUT Tirana
The aim of this article is to present the surgical treatment and rehabilitation progress of a young male patient who had suffered from bilateral neonatal osteomyelitis of the hip joints, with more severe damage on the right side. At the age of 26, the patient underwent total right hip arthroplasty, …
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Cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma in a 67-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer: A clinical case report

Dorina Billa, Majlinda Ikonomi, Violeta Dajci, Ina Dajci et al. · QSUT Mother Teresa University Hospital Center Tirana.
Literature Review: Kaposi’s Sarcoma is a vascular tumor associated with Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), which typically occurs in immunocompromised individuals. Case Report: We are reporting the case of a 67-year-old woman with a previous history of breast cancer who presented with multiple nodular pu…
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Artificial intelligence and the “Smart Parliament”: The case of Albania

Erjon Dervishi · Faculty of Applied and Economic Sciences, Alban
Albania is facing one of the biggest technological challenges, “Artificial Intelligence”. The main legislative institution in Albania, the Albanian Parliament, has been trying to create legislation for the “embrace” of “Artificial Intelligence” in the last three years, as a condition also by the Eur…