Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
Genetic Factors May Explain Why Some Chikungunya Infections Turn Chronic
New research suggests genetic factors may explain why some chikungunya virus patients develop chronic joint symptoms lasting months or years.…
Night shift workers may benefit from melatonin’s DNA repair properties, early study suggests
Preliminary research suggests melatonin supplements may help night shift workers restore DNA repair processes disrupted by circadian rhythm disturbance. The…
New Framework Aims to Improve Antimalarial Drug Testing Accuracy in Sub-Saharan Africa
New framework addresses critical accuracy challenges in antimalarial drug testing, particularly in high-transmission areas of sub-Saharan Africa where current genotyping…
Discrimination linked to early HIV prevention dropout among sex workers in Zambia
Research from Zambia shows women sex workers experiencing discrimination are 65% more likely to discontinue HIV prevention medication within three…
Three-Quarters of High-Burden Countries Could Self-Fund TB Programs Without Donor Support
New research shows 74% of high TB burden countries could self-finance programs through strategic budget reallocations, challenging current donor-dependent models.…
New grid-based method improves prosthetic foot wear assessment in resource-limited settings
New grid-based visual scoring system achieves 0.88 inter-observer reliability for assessing prosthetic foot wear. Method requires only basic photography, making…
Machine Learning Analysis Reveals Key Predictors of Child Wasting in Ghana
Machine learning analysis of Ghana's 2022 DHS data identifies diarrheal episodes, maternal education, and dietary diversity as key predictors of…
Multiple Myeloma Treatment Paradigm Shift: New Guidelines Redefine Early Relapse
New England Journal of Medicine editorial calls for fundamental changes to multiple myeloma early relapse definitions, arguing biological markers should…