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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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Gaza’s Child Health Crisis: 1,500 Children Suffering Severe Skin Diseases Amid Humanitarian Collapse

At least 1,500 children in Gaza suffer from severe skin diseases as deteriorating living conditions create preventable health crises. UNICEF…

Osteomyelitis: New diagnostic advances and treatment strategies for bone infections

New research reveals advances in osteomyelitis diagnosis and treatment, with MRI detection possible within 24-48 hours. The comprehensive analysis shows…

Digital Health Wearables Could Address Women’s Medical Under-Representation

New analysis shows wearable technology could address women's under-representation in medical research through continuous health monitoring. Clinical validation and equity…

Infectious Disease Conferences Face Growing Importance Amid Misinformation and Political Constraints

The 36th ESCMID congress highlighted the critical role of scientific gatherings in countering misinformation and political constraints on infectious disease…

Genetic testing reveals elevated cancer risk in 18% of pediatric patients with hereditary variants

Large-scale genomic analysis reveals that 18% of pediatric patients with pathogenic germline variants develop subsequent cancers. The research highlights the…

Largest Indigenous American Genetic Study Maps 10,000 Years of Evolutionary Adaptation

A landmark 10,000-year genomic study reveals unique evolutionary adaptations in Indigenous American populations. The research maps genetic diversity shaped by…

Mixed-format parenting programme shows no reduction in child violence in rural Thailand trial

A cluster randomised trial in rural Thailand found no reduction in child violence after a blended parenting intervention. Higher emotional…

WHO’s Cancer Medicine Recommendations Lack Economic Evidence for African Countries, Study Finds

WHO's cancer medicine recommendations lack robust economic evidence for African countries, with only 11% including cost data despite widespread adoption.…