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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze

Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
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2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines Spark Scientific Controversy Over Evidence Standards

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have sparked unprecedented scientific controversy over evidence standards and methodology. Nutrition researchers are publicly…

Meta-Analysis Reveals First Biochemical Signature Common Across Multiple Anxiety Disorders

Brain-imaging meta-analysis reveals first consistent biochemical signature across multiple anxiety disorders, showing opposite metabolic patterns compared to other psychiatric conditions.…

Magnesium Supplements: Evidence Challenges Marketing Claims About Tissue-Specific Benefits

Popular marketing claims about tissue-specific magnesium supplements lack human evidence. Research shows multiple forms provide similar cognitive and sleep benefits,…

Over 100 Trials on Nicotine and Cognition Leave Daily Use Question Unanswered

More than 100 controlled trials have studied nicotine's cognitive effects, yet none examined daily use in healthy individuals for enhancement.…

Light Smoking Doubles Heart Disease Risk Even With Just Two Cigarettes Daily

New research shows smoking just 2-5 cigarettes daily increases heart failure risk by 50% and mortality by 60%. Even decades…

Magnesium Form May Not Matter for Cognitive Benefits, New Meta-Analysis Suggests

New meta-analysis suggests total magnesium intake matters more than specific supplement forms for cognitive benefits. Long-term research shows no meaningful…

FDA Recalls Omnicell Syringe Labels After Automated Compounding System Failures

FDA recalls Omnicell syringe labels for automated compounding systems after label detection failures that could result in mislabeled sterile medications.…

FDA Issues Early Alert for Heart Pump Controller Software Error That May Cause Dangerous Restarts

FDA issues early alert for critical software error in Automated Impella Controller that may cause dangerous restarts during life-sustaining cardiac…