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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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Surgical patients with mental health conditions show greater medical complexity, study reveals

A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health reveals that surgical patients with mental health or substance use disorders…

One in seven people have turned to AI instead of visiting a health provider, major UK study reveals

Research from King's College London reveals that one in seven people have used AI instead of consulting a health provider,…

FDA Issues Safety Alert Over TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Monitors: Risk of Inaccurate Readings

The FDA has issued a safety alert regarding TRUE METRIX blood glucose monitoring systems by Trividia Health, warning of potential…

New guidance on advanced therapy clinical trials: What researchers need to know

The Danish Medicines Agency has published new standardized guidance on Investigator's Brochures for advanced therapy clinical trials, mandating comprehensive documentation…

World Health Assembly convenes in Geneva amid global health priorities

The 79th World Health Assembly opened in Geneva on 18 May 2026, with delegates from 194 WHO member states electing…

Sleep Disturbances in Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes Risk

A Finnish prospective cohort study links sleep disturbances during pregnancy to a substantially elevated risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, independent…

SSRIs show distinct metabolic effects on developing brain cells, Karolinska study reveals

Research from Karolinska Institutet shows that different SSRI antidepressants produce distinct metabolic effects on developing nerve cells. The findings provide…

FDA Issues Early Alert on Draeger Anesthesia Machine Ventilator Failures

The FDA has issued an early alert on Draeger anesthesia workstations with a manufacturing defect that may cause ventilator failure…