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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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UK Grants 847 Parallel Import Licences in 2026 to Address Medicine Shortages

UK regulators granted 847 parallel import licences in 2026 to address medicine shortages. This regulatory mechanism enables importation of medicines…

Federal lawsuits reveal widespread medical neglect in US immigration detention facilities

Federal lawsuits across 33 US states document allegations of medical neglect in immigration detention facilities. Investigation reveals untreated cancers, infections,…

Nevada’s Medical Meal Program Cuts Healthcare Costs by 11% in Medicaid Population

Nevada's medical meal delivery program reduced healthcare costs by 11% among Medicaid beneficiaries with chronic conditions. Emergency department visits fell…

Thymus Health May Predict Longevity and Cancer Survival, AI Study Finds

AI analysis of CT scans reveals that thymus health strongly correlates with longevity, cancer survival, and cardiovascular outcomes. The research…

Rising Transport Costs Reduce UNICEF’s Capacity to Deliver Child Healthcare Supplies

Rising global transport costs are forcing UNICEF to reduce procurement of essential medical supplies for children. The crisis affects vaccines,…

Savolitinib Shows Promise for MET-Amplified Gastric Cancer in Phase 2 Trial

A phase 2 trial shows promising clinical efficacy for savolitinib in treating patients with MET-amplified gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.…

Molecular Switch Driving Alzheimer’s Brain Inflammation Identified by Scripps Research

Scripps Research scientists have identified a molecular switch involving STING protein modifications that drives chronic brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease.…

Asthma Medications During Pregnancy Show Mixed Links to Child Development Issues

Meta-analysis of 3.9 million pregnancies reveals inconsistent associations between asthma medications and autism spectrum disorder. Research emphasizes continued treatment remains…