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Equipments

3. Physical and electronic records of books for study programm

The Faculty of Medicine has the library (600 m²) with thousands hard copy books and electronic records of relevant books located in the Telemedicine Center. There are hundreds title of books in the field of nursing.

4. IT infrastructure

The Faculty is in possession of adequate IT inventory for students and the academic and non-academic personnel. The computer systems connected in internet LAN. ,

VII. Research and international Cooperation

1.Research plan within the framework of the programme.
This study program is part of Tempus Project: Interdisciplinary structure reformation and innovative higher education for new professions” (Project:Number 530752-TEMPUS-2012-JPCR.

In this projects are involved 8 institutionals partners: University of Applied Sciences Muenster (MUAS); Southeast Europe Institute for Advancement in Health Science and Nursing (SEE); PrBHE“qeap-heimerer” – Private Bearer of Higher Education (HPSH); Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MASHT); Ministry of Health (MoH); University of Maribor (UM); University of PrishtinaDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery- University of Prishtina (UP); The Health and Life Sciences University Hall/Tyrol (UMIT).

In this project there are several activities for research and international cooperation.
During the past years and during this academic year, The Faculty of Medicine has worked together fruitfully with a number of national and international organizations.

It has initiated and implemented regular meetings as very important for coordinating activities with the university and academic units of the University of Prishtina (UP) for solving common problems.

1. International collaboration

Faculty of Medicine during the years 2007 and 2008 has realized fruitful international cooperation with various academic and scientific institutions wherein are coordinated activities in these areas:

Agreement of cooperation and understanding with Kosova Open Medical Club: Open Medical Institute and American Austrian Foundation Inc. for education in medical sciences

Memorandum of Understanding between the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus Technical University of Dresden, Germany. In this memorandum is included the exchange of academic staff, students, joint activities in education and scientific research.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Faculty of Medicine and Dartmouth Medical School (U.S. partner), partner with particular focus on exchange of students, activities in education, patient care and professional scientific research.

Partnership with DentEd (European Dental Education) in harmonizing the competences of the dentist profile and curricula in European Studies and European passport.

Partnership with AMEE (Association for Medical Education in Europe, http://www.amee.org) in harmonization of curricula in medical studies based on the Bologna Declaration, with the participation of 46 European countries for enhancement and development of medical education with special emphasis in Bologna "TWO-cycle" system (frequently called "Bachelor-Master system) signed also by FM and proposed in the FM curricula of 2007/08 and approved by the Senate of UP as a supplement to the curriculum reform .

The protocol of cooperation between the FM and the DAAD (German Agency for inter-university exchanges) within the project "Advancement of Nursing in South East Europe" with the purpose of formative and quality comparison of curricula, orientating curricula in genuine scientific research and training students in scientific research and knowledge transfer instruments

Cooperation with AEI Agency for European Integration, and Economic Development through the Office Kosovo, Austria Institutional Partnership (www.aei-austria-kosovo.com) for development priority during the next three years in terms in direction of: administrative staff development, institutional development, quality in teaching and learning, development of curriculum and courses (syllabuses), administration, budget, student issues, and FM Council and departments, mobility of academic staff and students, teaching and research infrastructure and international cooperation. In this direction was carried out cooperation with the University of Vienna and Graz for the registration of 6 candidates in the scientific doctoral research (PhD) from branches of FM (general medicine and dentistry)

Realization of the project with IBoO-International Board of Oversight, MEST representatives of Kosovo, international organizations such as OSCE and UN, liaison offices of Netherlands, Germany and Austria as well as Monitor SPARK (formerly known as ATA) for the transfer of students from the University of Tetovo (Macedonia) in FM

Preparation of policy development in information technology sector

Preparation of development policy of the information technology sector

2. The publication list of Academic staff at the Faculty of Medicine

Nr.	Author/s			Title of article		Title of Journal		Year, volume, pages Accepted manuscript
Research articles
PMID: 16094645		Griffith JL, Agani F, Weine S, Ukshini S, Pulleyblank-Coffey E, Ulaj J, Rolland J, Blyta A, Kallaba M.	A family-based mental health program of recovery from state terror in Kosova.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2005;23(4):547-58
PMID: 15141787		. Gordon JS, Staples JK, Blyta A, Bytyqi M	Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in postwar Kosovo high school students using mind-body skills groups: a pilot study.		PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE		2004 Apr;17(2):143-7
PMID: 20473009		Bakalli A, Kamberi L, Pllana E, Zahiti B, Dragusha G, Brovina A.	The influence of left ventricular diameter on left atrial appendage size and thrombus formation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE		2010 Mar;38(2):90-4.
PMID: 21040745		Goldsmith M, Daka A, Lamour NF, Mashiach R, Glucksam Y, Meijler MM, Chalfant CE, Zor T.	A ceramide analog inhibits cPLA(2) activity and consequent PGE(2) formation in LPS-stimulated macrophages.		PMID: 21040745 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]		2010 Oct 30
PMID: 10607679		Singleton BK, Green CA, Avent ND, Martin PG, Smart E, Daka A, Narter-Olaga EG, Hawthorne LM, Daniels G.	The presence of an RHD pseudogene containing a 37 base pair duplication and a nonsense mutation in africans with the Rh D-negative blood group phenotype.		PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE		2000 Jan 1;95(1):12-8.
PMID: 18855998		Krasniqi AS, Hoxha FT, Bicaj BX, Hashani SI, Hasimja SM, Kelmendi SM, Gashi-Luci LH.	Symptomatic subserosal gastric lipoma successfully treated with enucleation.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]PMCID: PMC2751909		2008 Oct 14;14(38):5930-2
PMID: 19829799		Krasniqi AS, Spahija GS, Hashani SI, Osmani EA, Hoxha SA, Hamza AH, Gashi-Luci LH.	Subtotal resection and omentoplasty of the epidermoid splenic cyst: a case report.		PubMed - in process]PMCID: PMC2740323Free PMC Article		2009 Jul 21;2:6382
PMID: 20514784		Morina A, Kelmendi F, Morina O, Pazanin L, Dragusha S, Ahmeti F, Morina D.	Rhabdoid meningioma in an eight-year-old child.		PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE		2010;64(2):123-4.
PMID: 17694767		Murtezani A, Pustina A, Bytyçi C, Hundozi H.	Rehabilitation of children after elbow injuries.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2007 Apr-Jun;16(2):138-42
PMID: 16199366		Hedley R, Pustina A, Agani F, Hoxha R, Krasniqi B.	Reform of medical education in Kosovo.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2005 Sep;27(6):567.
		Bexheti S, Haliti N, Islami H, Sukalo A, Nuraj B, Krasniqi V, Kutllovci S, Beqiraj R, Disha M.	Development of receptor bronchial system in isolated preparation of piglet trachea in vitro.
PMID: 20002002		Islami H, Bexheti S, Shabani R, Nuraj B, Zeqiri F, Sukalo A, Kurtishi I, Kutllovci S, Qorraj H, Disha M.	Role of meconium in the reaction of airways smooth musculature in the newborn with meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS).		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2009 Nov;9(4):342-8
PMID: 19485947		Islami H, Bexheti S, Ahmetaj H, Sukalo A, Manxhuka S, Nuraj B, Kamberi X, Krasniqi S, Qorraj H, Kastrati B, Disha M.	Action of propranolol in the reaction of smooth musculature of tracheal rings induced with acetylcholine, histamine, serotonin (5-HT) and prostaglandin (PGF2-alfa) in vitro and in vivo.		PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2009 May;9(2):142-7
PMID: 18928530		Bakalli A, Osmani B, Kamberi L, Pllana E.	Acute myocardial infarction and pulmonary tuberculosis in a young female patient: a case report.		PubMed - in process]PMCID: PMC2575206		2008 Oct 17;1(1):246.
PMID: 19829789		Bytyçi C, Qorraj H, Bytyqi D.	Treatment of neonatal septic arthritis sequelae of hip: a case report.		PubMed - in process]PMCID: PMC2740301		2009 Jul 1;2:6332.
PMID: 20205877		Krasniqi A, Limani D, Gashi-Luci L, Spahija G, Dreshaj IA.	Primary hydatid cyst of the gallbladder: a case report.		[PubMed - in process]PMCID: PMC2827429		2010 Jan 29;4:29.
PMID: 18795504		Raka L, Krasniqi A, Hoxha F, Musa R, Mulliqi G, Krasniqi S, Kurti A, Dervishaj A, Nuhiu B, Kelmendi B, Limani D, Tolaj I.	Surgical site infections in an abdominal surgical ward at Kosovo Teaching Hospital.		PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE		2008;44(2):32-6
PMID: 19734616		Raka L, Krasniqi A, Hoxha F, Musa R, Mulliqi G, Krasniqi S, Kurti A, Dervishaj A, Nuhiu B, Kelmendi B, Limani D, Tolaj I.	Surgical site infections in an abdominal surgical ward at Kosovo Teaching Hospital.		PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Free Article		2007 Dec 1;1(3):337-41
PMID: 17848745		Colović M, Matić S, Kryeziu E, Tomin D, Colović N, Atkinson HD.	Outcomes of primary thyroid non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: a series of nine consecutive cases.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2007;24(2):203-8
PMID: 20192926		Topciu Shufta V, Begolli L, Kryeziu E.	Lipoprotein (a) as an acute phase reactant in patients on chronic hemodialysis.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2010 Feb;10(1):19-25
PMID: 20473009		Bakalli A, Kamberi L, Pllana E, Zahiti B, Dragusha G, Brovina A.	The influence of left ventricular diameter on left atrial appendage size and thrombus formation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.		PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Free Article		2010 Mar;38(2):90-4
PMID: 20429264		Rexhepi S, Rexhepi M, Sahatçiu-Meka V, Pllana E, Dragusha G, Gashi M, Rexhepi B.	The effects of combined therapy of rheumatoid arthritis on the acute phase reactants.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2009;56(2):77-80.
PMID: 18928530		Bakalli A, Osmani B, Kamberi L, Pllana E.	Acute myocardial infarction and pulmonary tuberculosis in a young female patient: a case report.		[PubMed - in process]PMCID: PMC2575206		2008 Oct 17;1(1):246.
PMID: 18638415		Bakalli A, Kamberi L, Pllana E, Gashi A.	Atrial septal aneurysm associated with additional cardiovascular comorbidities in two middle age female patients with ECG signs of right bundle branch block: two case reports.		[PubMed - in process]PMCID: PMC2515833		2008 Jul 19;1(1):51
PMID: 20645507		Zeqiri F, Paçarada M, Kongjeli N, Zeqiri V, Kongjeli G.	Missed abortion and application of misoprostol.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2010;64(3):151-3
PMID: 20645514		Paçarada M, Zeqiri F, Hoxha S, Dervishi Z, Kongjeli N, Kongjeli G, Qavdarbasha H.	Impact of parity and intrauterine fetal condition during vacuum extraction.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2010;64(3):175-7
PMID: 21130444		Paçarada M, Zeqiri F, Kongjeli N, Kongjeli G, Obërtinca B.	Misoprostol-induced abortions in Kosovo.		PubMed - as supplied by publisher]		2010 Dec 2. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 20380132		Kaçaniku G, Spahiu K.	The success rate of external dacryocystorhinostomy.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2009;63(5):288-90.
PMID: 18239349		Yamamoto K, Sakamoto Y, Irie M, Ohmori S, Yoshinari M, Kaçaniku G.	The relationship between IMPS-measured stress score and intraocular pressure among public school workers.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Free Article		2008 Jan;27(1):43-50
PMID: 20464330		Raka L, Kalenć S, Bosnjak Z, Budimir A, Katić S, Sijak D, Mulliqi-Osmani G, Zoutman D, Jaka A.	Molecular epidemiology of Acinetobacter baumannii in central intensive care unit in Kosova Teaching Hospital.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Free Article		2009 Dec;13(6):408-13
PMID: 15037322		Raka L, Mulliqi-Osmani G, Berisha L, Begolli L, Omeragiq S, Parsons L, Salfinger M, Jaka A, Kurti A, Jakupi X.	Etiology and susceptibility of urinary tract isolates in Kosova.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2004 Mar;23 Suppl 1:S2-5
PMID: 11749751		Reintjes R, Dedushaj I, Gjini A, Jorgensen TR, Cotter B, Lieftucht A, D'Ancona F, Dennis DT, Kosoy MA, Mulliqi-Osmani G, Grunow R, Kalaveshi A, Gashi L, Humolli I.	Tularemia outbreak investigation in Kosovo: case control and environmental studies.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]PMCID: PMC2730257		2002 Jan;8(1):69-73.
PMID: 20514770		Krasniqi S, Neziri B, Islami H, Bauer S.	Carbamazepine and lamotrigine plasma concentrations in epileptic patients during optimising therapy.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2010;64(2):80-3
PMID: 20846134		Haliti N, Islami H, Elezi N, Shabani R, Abdullahu B, Dragusha G.	In vitro research of the alteration of neurons in vagal core in medulla oblongata at asphyxic deaths.		[PubMed - in process		2010 Aug;10(3):251-9
PMID: 20846134		Bexheti S, Haliti N, Islami H, Sukalo A, Nuraj B, Krasniqi V, Kutllovci S, Beqiraj R, Disha M.	Development of receptor bronchial system in isolated preparation of piglet trachea in vitro.		PubMed - in process		2010;64(2):714.
PMID: 20514768		Bexheti S, Haliti N, Islami H, Sukalo A, Nuraj B, Krasniqi V, Kutllovci S, Beqiraj R, Disha M.	Development of receptor bronchial system in isolated preparation of piglet trachea in vitro.		PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE		2010;64(2):714
PMID: 20192933		Baruti Gafurri Z, Pacarizi H, Zhubi B, Begolli L, Topciu V.	The importance of determining procalcitonin and C reactive protein in different stages of sepsis.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE		2010 Feb;10(1):60-4.
PMID: 19485942		Manxhuka-Kerliu S, Devolli-Disha E, Gerxhaliu A, Ahmetaj H, Baruti A, Loxha S, Thaqi H.	Prognostic values of thyroid tumours.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2009 May;9(2):111-9.
PMID: 20120640		Hundozi-Hysenaj H, Dallku IB, Murtezani A, Rrecaj S.	Treatment of the idiopathic scoliosis with brace and physiotherapy.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2009 Jul-Sep;18(3):256-9.
PMID: 19485945		Devolli-Disha E, Manxhuka-Kërliu S, Ymeri H, Kutllovci A.	Comparative accuracy of mammography and ultrasound in women with breast symptoms according to age and breast density.		PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE		2009 May;9(2):131-6.
PMID: 20422831		Kabashi S, Muçaj S, Ahmetgjekaj I, Dreshaj S, Ymeri H, Hundozi H, Vranica S, Hasani A, Shala N.	Thrombosis of the superior sagittal sinus.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]		2010;64(1):60-1.
PMID: 19918561		Krasniqi S, Ahmeti E, Hoxha SA, Ymeri H, Shaqiri I, Kastrati-Spahija NB, Krasniqi AS.	Simultaneous laparoscopic cholecystectomy and removal of an intrauterine device translocated to the right subdiaphragmal region: a case report.		[PubMed - in process]PMCID: PMC2769271		2009 Aug 25;2:6198.
PMID: 19125713		Islami H, Shabani R, Bexheti S, Behluli I, Sukalo A, Raka D, Koliqi R, Haliti N, Dauti H, Krasniqi S, Disha M.	In vitro examination of ontogenesis of developing neuronal cells in vagal nuclei in medulla oblongata in newborns		PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE		2008 Nov;8(4):381-5
PMID: 20102041		Temaj G, Milicić J, Skarić Jurić T, Behluli I, Smolej Narancić N, Hadziselimović R, Nefić H.	Comparative analysis of dermatoglyphic traits in Albanian and Turkish population living in Kosovo.		PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE		2009 Dec;33(4):1001-5.
PMID: 15944443		Pericić M, Lauc LB, Klarić IM, Rootsi S, Janićijevic B, Rudan I, Terzić R, Colak I, Kvesić A, Popović D, Sijacki A, Behluli I, Dordevic D, Efremovska L, Bajec DD, Stefanović BD, Villems R, Rudan P.	High-resolution phylogenetic analysis of southeastern Europe traces major episodes of paternal gene flow among Slavic populations.		[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Free Article		2005 Oct;22(10):1964-75. Epub 2005 Jun 8