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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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Major Trial Finds Minimal Benefit of Duraplasty for Chiari I Surgery

Major NEJM trial shows adding duraplasty to decompression surgery provides only 2.2% additional benefit for Chiari I patients. Both procedures…

Laser Heat Treatment Shows Promise in Preventing Age-Related Blindness

Finnish researchers develop laser heat therapy that could prevent blindness in millions with dry age-related macular degeneration. The technique activates…

Laughter Helps Children’s Brain Resilience and Learning, Says Child Development Expert

New research from Middlesex University shows laughter builds brain resilience in children by activating neurological pathways that enhance emotional regulation.…

Laughter Therapy Builds Brain Resilience in Children, New Research Shows

New research from Middlesex University shows laughter builds brain resilience in children by activating neurological pathways that enhance emotional regulation.…

Global Antimicrobial Resistance Investment Falls Short of UN Commitments

Global investment in combating antimicrobial resistance falls short of UN commitments, with WOAH highlighting critical funding gaps. Without adequate investment,…

Quadripartite Partners Strengthen One Health Coordination at Global Summit

Four major international health organizations announced $100 billion commitment for One Health initiatives at unprecedented global summit. The Quadripartite partners…

Animal health receives just 0.6% of global health spending despite mounting disease crises

Animal health receives just 0.6% of global health spending despite mounting disease crises that pose significant risks to human populations.…

Scientists discover why some DNA-doubled cells refuse to die

Scientists have discovered why some cells with doubled DNA content survive when they should die, revealing new insights into cancer…