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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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Brain-Immune Connection: How the Inflammatory Reflex Controls Disease

New research reveals how the brain controls immune responses through the inflammatory reflex, an electrical pathway via the vagus nerve…

CoQ10 Supplementation Shows Moderate Antidepressant Effect in Clinical Trials

New meta-analysis finds CoQ10 supplementation provides moderate antidepressant effects when used alongside standard care. Clinical trials show 100-300 mg daily…

Your Immune System: Understanding the Specialized Cast of Cellular Defenders

Your immune system operates as a sophisticated network of specialized cells, each with distinct roles in defending against pathogens. Understanding…

Dehydration amplifies stress hormones by 55%, study shows

Research from Liverpool John Moores University shows that people with low daily fluid intake experience 55% higher cortisol responses during…

Close Contact Alone May Not Drive Flu Transmission, Study Reveals

New controlled study finds zero flu transmission despite prolonged close indoor contact, suggesting aerosol generation matters more than proximity duration.…

Brain-Immune Connection: How the Inflammatory Reflex Controls Disease

New research reveals how the brain controls immune responses through the inflammatory reflex, an electrical pathway via the vagus nerve…

Legal Limit Alcohol Reorganizes Brain Networks, Not Just Sedation

New fMRI research reveals alcohol at legal limits reorganizes brain networks rather than simply sedating them. Network fragmentation patterns predict…

Human Trials Reveal NR and NMN Produce Identical Blood NAD+ Increases

New human trials reveal NR and NMN supplements produce identical blood NAD+ increases through microbiome-dependent pathways. Analysis of 9,256 participants…