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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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Why the ‘2pm Coffee Rule’ Fails: Metabolism Varies 5-Fold Between Individuals

New research reveals caffeine elimination varies 5-fold between individuals, making the popular '2pm coffee rule' ineffective for many. Genetic and…

Vitamin Deficiencies Disrupt Critical Biological Functions Across Multiple Body Systems

New research reveals how vitamin deficiencies create cascading effects across skeletal, immune, neurological, and blood systems. Understanding vitamins as biological…

Stanford Study Reveals Organs Age at Different Rates, Predicting Disease Risk 20 Years Early

Stanford researchers have developed technology that measures the aging rates of 11 different organs from a single blood draw. The…

Taurine Supplementation Shows Measurable Benefits Across All Metabolic Health Markers

New meta-analysis shows taurine supplementation significantly improves blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose control across multiple randomized trials. Benefits occurred without…

Vitamin Deficiencies Drive System-Wide Health Failures, New Research Framework Shows

New research framework reveals vitamins function as essential biochemical operators, with deficiencies creating cascading failures across skeletal, immune, neurological, and…

B-vitamin deficiency affects methylation pathway function, study shows

New research shows B12, folate, and B6 deficiencies create bottlenecks in methylation pathways critical for cardiovascular health and DNA synthesis.…

Nine-Step Metabolism Map: Simplified Biochemical Pathways for Medical Education

A systematic nine-step framework breaks down complex metabolic pathways into digestible segments, connecting glucose, fat, and protein metabolism for medical…

Sleep Loss Triggers Simultaneous Breakdown Across Seven Body Systems

Sleep restriction studies reveal that even one week of 4-6 hour nights simultaneously damages seven body systems, with cortisol rising…