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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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Short Sleep Triggers Persistent Inflammation That Raises Heart Disease Risk by 34%

Laboratory research reveals that five nights of four-hour sleep increases inflammatory markers by 145%, with levels persisting even after recovery…

Major Study Links Five Male Hormones to Mortality Risk Beyond Testosterone

The largest testosterone-mortality study analyzing 255,830 person-years reveals DHT and SHBG are stronger mortality predictors than total testosterone alone. Standard…

Brain’s Hidden Cleanup System Works Around the Clock to Prevent Neurodegeneration

New research reveals how the brain's glymphatic system operates 24/7 to remove toxic waste and prevent neurodegeneration. Sleep enhances this…

95% of US Adults Below Vitamin D Requirements Despite Supplementation, NHANES Data Shows

NHANES analysis of 26,282 US adults reveals 95% consume insufficient vitamin D from diet alone. Even with supplementation, majority remain…

Brain-Immune Connection: How the Inflammatory Reflex Controls Disease

New research reveals how the brain controls immune responses through the inflammatory reflex, an electrical pathway via the vagus nerve…

CoQ10 Supplementation Shows Moderate Antidepressant Effect in Clinical Trials

New meta-analysis finds CoQ10 supplementation provides moderate antidepressant effects when used alongside standard care. Clinical trials show 100-300 mg daily…

Your Immune System: Understanding the Specialized Cast of Cellular Defenders

Your immune system operates as a sophisticated network of specialized cells, each with distinct roles in defending against pathogens. Understanding…

Dehydration amplifies stress hormones by 55%, study shows

Research from Liverpool John Moores University shows that people with low daily fluid intake experience 55% higher cortisol responses during…