Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
New International Guidelines Standardize Ultrasound Monitoring for Post-Surgery Crohn’s Disease Patients
International experts publish new guidelines to standardize intestinal ultrasound monitoring for Crohn's disease patients after surgery. The recommendations could reduce…
Real-world data could revolutionize rural health research when RCTs prove impractical
New Griffith University research shows how real-world data and alternative methodologies could maintain scientific rigor in rural health studies where…
CBD Shows Promise in Reducing Alzheimer’s-Related Brain Inflammation
New preclinical research suggests CBD may help fight Alzheimer's disease by reducing neuroinflammation in mouse models. The study found that…
Bronchial Anthracosis: Coal Dust Exposure Leaves Distinctive Lung Patterns
A New England Journal of Medicine case demonstrates bronchial anthracosis, where coal dust creates distinctive black patterns in lung airways.…
Osteomyelitis: New Global Evidence on Diagnosis and Treatment of Bone Infections
A comprehensive new review in Nature Reviews Disease Primers reveals that adults over 50 face the highest osteomyelitis risk at…
China’s Infectious Disease Burden Drops by Half Since 2000, But Age-Related Challenges Emerge
China achieved a 50% reduction in infectious disease burden from 2000-2023, but progress was uneven with elderly populations now bearing…
Regional Nerve Block Reduces Opioid Use After Heart Surgery by 25%, Multicentre Trial Shows
A multicentre randomised trial shows bilateral nerve blocks with ropivacaine reduce opioid consumption by 25% after cardiac surgery. The EPOCH…
Mental health interventions show promise for extreme weather trauma recovery
Mental health interventions demonstrate significant effectiveness in reducing PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms among people affected by extreme weather events.…