Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Mirror-image pain after stroke linked to LPA-driven inflammation crossing brain hemispheres
New research reveals that rare bilateral pain after stroke may result from LPA-driven inflammation crossing between brain hemispheres. Understanding this…
Cancer Spreads More in Middle Age Than in Very Old Age, Melanoma Study Shows
New research reveals that melanoma spreads most in middle-aged mice, not elderly ones as expected. Special immune cells that keep…
Teclistamab Shows Strong Response Rates in Earlier-Line Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Phase 3 trial shows teclistamab extends progression-free survival by 7.3 months compared with standard treatments in multiple myeloma patients with…
E-cigarettes deliberately designed to target youth through availability and addictive features, researchers warn
New research reveals how tobacco companies systematically design e-cigarettes to maximize youth appeal, uptake, and dependence through three deliberate strategies.…
FDA’s Pazdur Calls for Agency Restructuring Amid China Competition and Internal Upheaval
FDA's Rick Pazdur calls for fundamental agency restructuring following internal disruption, citing China competition as key driver for reform. Speaking…
Revolution Medicines Ships Experimental Pancreatic Cancer Drug Under Early Access
Revolution Medicines begins expanded access program for daraxonrasib targeting KRAS G12C mutations. FDA submission planned as five-year pancreatic cancer survival…
NHS Patient Watchdog Abolition Sparks Concerns Over Health Service Accountability
Local councils warn that government plans to abolish NHS patient watchdogs will compromise healthcare accountability. The proposals affect 152 Healthwatch…
DNA Test Could Spare 6,600 Breast Cancer Patients From Unnecessary Chemotherapy
New genetic testing could spare 6,600 UK breast cancer patients annually from unnecessary chemotherapy while maintaining equivalent survival rates. International…