Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Olive Oil Fat Accelerates Pancreatic Cancer While Fish Oil Cuts Risk by Half in Mice
New mouse study reveals oleic acid from olive oil accelerated pancreatic cancer growth while omega-3 fats reduced development by 50%…
Gut bacteria present at birth may influence autism and ADHD risk in children
New research reveals that gut bacteria present at birth may influence autism and ADHD risk, with epigenetic changes guiding microbiome…
Single protein discovery could unlock CAR-T cell therapy’s full potential
Researchers identify NFIL3 protein as key barrier to CAR-T cell therapy success. Disabling this protein maintained stronger cancer-fighting activity in…
Medically Tailored Meals Show Promise in Reducing Healthcare Costs, Nature Medicine Reports
New evidence published in Nature Medicine shows medically tailored meals can reduce healthcare utilization and costs. Larger studies needed to…
Live biotherapeutic matches donor FMT in treating recurrent C. diff infection
Phase 1b trial shows manufactured 15-strain biotherapeutic achieves similar efficacy to traditional fecal transplant in treating recurrent C. difficile infection.…
Cervical Length Screening Could Prevent Thousands of Preterm Births, Meta-Analysis Shows
A comprehensive meta-analysis reveals cervical length measurement at 18-24 weeks could significantly improve preterm birth prediction. The study provides the…
Prison TB screening could cut population-wide tuberculosis by 28%, mathematical models show
Mathematical modeling across three Latin American countries shows comprehensive TB screening in prisons could reduce population-wide tuberculosis incidence by up…
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Reduce Breast Cancer Risk by 17% in Largest Study to Date
New research from ASCO 2026 shows GLP-1 weight-loss medications reduce breast cancer risk by 17% and cancer mortality by 24%…