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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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Mental Health Conditions and Low Income Create Dual Health Risks, Danish Study Reveals

A comprehensive Danish study of 4.8 million adults reveals that mental health conditions and low income operate as independent risk…

Online Alcohol Intervention Reduces Drinking in Older Adults by 30% in Australian Trial

Australian trial shows web-based Rethink My Drink intervention reduced weekly alcohol consumption by 30% in adults over 60. Cognitive performance…

NAFDAC Investigation Finds Popular Nigerian Bread Safe Despite Extended Shelf Life

Nigeria's NAFDAC investigation clears BON bread manufacturer of safety concerns after social media complaints about 14-day shelf life. The regulator…

Data reveal critical gaps in antenatal care quality across low-income countries

New WHO guidelines recommend doubling antenatal contacts from 4 to 8, emphasising quality and person-centred care. Data reveal persistent gaps…

AI Reveals Hidden Role of Thymus Gland Throughout Adult Life

AI analysis reveals the thymus gland maintains critical immune functions throughout adult life, overturning decades of medical teaching. Surgical removal…

New antibiotic combinations show promise against resistant urinary tract infections

Phase 3 trial shows two experimental antibiotic combinations match standard therapy for resistant urinary tract infections. Results offer hope for…

The Chemical Language of the Brain: How Neurotransmitter Balance Shapes Mental Health

New research reveals how 12 major neurotransmitters control mood, cognition, and behavior through chemical brain signaling. Understanding this chemical language…

Different Types of Dietary Fiber Target Specific Gut Health Mechanisms, Research Shows

New research reveals different fiber types work through distinct gut mechanisms, with resistant starch specifically targeting butyrate-producing bacteria. Most Western…