Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
Rising Transport Costs Reduce UNICEF’s Capacity to Deliver Child Healthcare Supplies
Rising global transport costs are forcing UNICEF to reduce procurement of essential medical supplies for children. The crisis affects vaccines,…
Savolitinib Shows Promise for MET-Amplified Gastric Cancer in Phase 2 Trial
A phase 2 trial shows promising clinical efficacy for savolitinib in treating patients with MET-amplified gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.…
Molecular Switch Driving Alzheimer’s Brain Inflammation Identified by Scripps Research
Scripps Research scientists have identified a molecular switch involving STING protein modifications that drives chronic brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease.…
Asthma Medications During Pregnancy Show Mixed Links to Child Development Issues
Meta-analysis of 3.9 million pregnancies reveals inconsistent associations between asthma medications and autism spectrum disorder. Research emphasizes continued treatment remains…
Tenecteplase Shows Promise for Acute Stroke Treatment in Case Report
Case report describes successful tenecteplase use for thrombolysis in 68-year-old woman with acute ischemic stroke. Evidence supports considering alternative to…
Endometriosis Affects 10% of Women Yet Faces Chronic Under-recognition, BBC Investigation Reveals
BBC investigation reveals endometriosis affects 10% of women yet faces chronic under-recognition, with diagnostic delays averaging 7-8 years. Women share…
Medical School Diversity Gains Not Translating to Diverse Physician Workforce
Despite medical schools successfully diversifying enrollment, these gains aren't translating to physician workforce diversity, suggesting systemic barriers in residency training…
Maternity Staff Used Offensive Terms for Patients, BBC Investigation Reveals
BBC Panorama investigation reveals maternity staff at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust used derogatory language toward patients. Former midwives provided…