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 f...

BACKGROUND There is very limited data on malnutrition of preschool children in Kosovo. The main objective of the study is to provide a nutritional status profile of preschool children attending kindergartens in Kosovo. METHODS Cross-sectional study of children aged 12-59 months (n = 352 children) and children aged 60-83 months (n = 134) enrolled in public and private kindergartens of Kosovo. ...

New records of ground beetle collected from 29 localities in Kosovo are presented. Collection the material was carried out period 2018-2019. Altogether, 69 species and subspecies beetles identified. Twenty one four genera recorded for first time fauna Kosovo. In addition, five two reported with detailed records. Importance premeditated efforts collecting less investigated areas Western Balkans ...

We used quantitative real-time reverse transcription-PCR to measure viral load in serum from 24 patients in Kosovo who had acute Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Viral load correlated with clinical disease and antibodies and could be used as a predictor of disease outcome.

BACKGROUND While there is a considerable amount of literature addressing consequences of trauma in veterans and holocaust survivors, war and postwar civilian populations, particularly children, are still understudied. Evidence regarding intergenerational effects of trauma in families is inconsistent. OBJECTIVE To shed light on intergenerational aspects of trauma-related mental health problems...

In this paper, we discuss terrorism as an adversity to global security, with special emphasis on Kosovo. The presented data shows that today, poses a risk more than half of the world’s population. Although small country, Kosovo, has not been left out negative societal phenomenon. More specifically, according international reports, threat and danger Kosovo from Islamic extremism increased; it is...

Four species of Gymnadenia are native to Kosovo: G. conopsea , frivaldii nigra and odoratissima . In this study, field expedition data, phytosociological relevés, herbarium specimens along with extensive literature sources were used analyse vegetation ecological characteristics, habitat types, distributional patterns as well provide notes on conservation. is distributed throughout the country, ...