Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
Quality Gap Exposed in Maternal Healthcare Across Three High-Performing Countries
Study of Nepal, Senegal, and Zambia reveals significant gaps between skilled birth attendance coverage and actual care quality. Research published…
New diabetes pill activates muscle metabolism, burns fat without appetite suppression
Scientists develop experimental diabetes pill that activates muscle metabolism instead of suppressing appetite like Ozempic. Early trials show promise for…
Enterovirus D68 vaccine shows promise in primate trial targeting severe childhood paralysis
A virus-like particle vaccine against enterovirus D68 successfully generated neutralizing antibodies in primate trials, offering hope for preventing childhood paralysis.…
WMO Warns El Niño Will Drive Record Heatwaves Through August 2024
The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño conditions will drive above-average temperatures, intensifying heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires through August…
HIV infection triggers CD4+ T cells to transform into CD8+ cells, Science study reveals
Groundbreaking research shows HIV-1 can convert CD4+ helper T cells into CD8+ cells while preserving immune memory, potentially explaining persistent…
AI Shows Limited Advantage Over Traditional Methods in Flu Vaccine Design
New research in Nature Medicine shows AI algorithms achieve only modest improvements over traditional expert methods in selecting flu vaccine…
New Imaging Technique Reveals Hidden Brain Tumors Missed by Standard MRI
Stanford researchers developed enhanced contrast MRI that detects hidden brain tumors missed by standard imaging in 23% of patients. The…
China’s biotech reforms accelerate drug development and patient access
China's integration of national reforms with institutional redesign has accelerated drug development and improved patient access to medicines. Global momentum…