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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD

MD, MPH, PhD. Editor-in-Chief, Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ). Professor and Head, School of Public Health, David Tvildiani Medical University (DTMU), Tbilisi, Georgia. Chair, Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). President, Accréditation Sans Frontières (ASF), Paris. Secretary/Treasurer, UEMS Section of Public Health. WHO Consultant, Health and Migration, Geneva. Former Member, UN Secretary-General's Independent Accountability Panel for Every Woman, Every Child, Every Adolescent (IAP-EWEC, 2016–2021). ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
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One Third of US Adults Don’t Get Recommended Sleep: Evidence-Based Guide to Sleep Optimization

New research reveals one-third of American adults don't achieve recommended sleep duration of 7-9 hours nightly. Evidence-based analysis examines sleep…

Scientists Capture Muscle Cell Fusion in Real-Time for First Time

Scientists capture unprecedented real-time footage of muscle cells fusing together, revealing the five-stage process that creates powerful muscle fibres. The…

Vitamins Function as Essential Biochemical Operators, Not Optional Nutrients

New research reveals vitamins function as precise biochemical operators, not interchangeable nutrients, with each performing specific roles across skeletal, immune,…

Fermented Soy Foods Show Promise in Reducing Cognitive Decline Risk

Large-scale analysis of nearly 70,000 adults reveals fermented soy foods like natto are associated with 14% lower odds of cognitive…

Magnesium Supplement Chemistry: Why Marketing Claims Don’t Match Absorption Science

Research reveals dramatic differences in magnesium supplement absorption—from 4% to 80%—despite marketing claims suggesting different forms target specific health conditions.…

Five Key Mechanisms Drive Hypertension Beyond Simple Blood Pressure Numbers

New analysis reveals hypertension results from five distinct mechanisms rather than a single disease process. Understanding these pathways enables more…

Six Fundamental Laws That Govern All Chemical Reactions

Six fundamental laws govern all chemical reactions with mathematical precision, from mass conservation to gas behavior. These principles enable predictable…

How Vitamins and Minerals Function as Interconnected Systems, Not Individual Nutrients

Vitamins and minerals function as interconnected biological systems that activate enzymatic reactions and support cellular metabolism. Understanding these nutrient relationships…

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