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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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Intermittent Fasting Rewires Brain and Gut Microbiome, New Study Reveals

New research reveals intermittent fasting triggers coordinated changes in brain appetite control regions and gut microbiome composition. The findings suggest…

MAGE-A4/MAGE-A8-Targeted Bispecific T Cell Engager Shows Promise in Refractory Solid Tumors

Novel bispecific T cell engager IMA401 targeting MAGE-A4/MAGE-A8 shows encouraging safety and preliminary efficacy in phase 1a trial. Early results…

Triple-Drug Therapy Extends Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer Trial

Triple-drug combination therapy significantly improved survival outcomes in advanced prostate cancer trial. The approach combines PARP inhibition with androgen-signaling blockers…

Sleep Quality Emerges as Critical Factor in Trauma Recovery for Forced Migrants

New research reveals sleep quality significantly affects mental health, pain, and cardiovascular recovery in forced migrants. The study supports holistic…

Multi-country study reveals critical gaps in Chagas disease data systems across Bolivia and Paraguay

New research identifies critical gaps in Chagas disease surveillance systems across Bolivia and Paraguay. The multi-level study offers actionable guidance…

UK approves 342 parallel drug import licences in 2026 amid post-Brexit medicine access challenges

UK regulators approved 342 parallel import licences for medicines in 2026, a 15% increase reflecting growing reliance on EU supply…

UK Approves 47 New Medicines in 2026, Including Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Treatment

The UK approved 47 new medicines in 2026, with neurological treatments leading the way. The MHRA's accelerated pathways reduced approval…

Scientists Reverse Anxiety in Mice by Targeting Tiny Amygdala Circuit

Researchers successfully reversed anxiety in mice by targeting a specific group of amygdala neurons. The breakthrough identifies a promising new…