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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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Resistance Training Uses Less Muscle Glycogen Than Previously Thought, Meta-Analysis Reveals

New meta-analysis of 20 studies reveals resistance training depletes only 24% of muscle glycogen stores, challenging conventional post-workout carbohydrate recommendations.…

Gut Microbiome Changes Precede Brain Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease, Global Analysis Reveals

Global metagenomic analysis reveals that critical gut microbiome changes precede brain symptoms in Parkinson's disease. Two common microbial compounds systematically…

High-Carb Breakfast Fails to Boost Glycogen in Trained Athletes

New research shows that a high-carbohydrate breakfast failed to increase glycogen stores in trained cyclists. The findings suggest well-trained athletes…

One Third of US Adults Don’t Get Recommended Sleep: Evidence-Based Guide to Sleep Optimization

New research reveals one-third of American adults don't achieve recommended sleep duration of 7-9 hours nightly. Evidence-based analysis examines sleep…

Scientists Capture Muscle Cell Fusion in Real-Time for First Time

Scientists capture unprecedented real-time footage of muscle cells fusing together, revealing the five-stage process that creates powerful muscle fibres. The…

Vitamins Function as Essential Biochemical Operators, Not Optional Nutrients

New research reveals vitamins function as precise biochemical operators, not interchangeable nutrients, with each performing specific roles across skeletal, immune,…

Fermented Soy Foods Show Promise in Reducing Cognitive Decline Risk

Large-scale analysis of nearly 70,000 adults reveals fermented soy foods like natto are associated with 14% lower odds of cognitive…

Magnesium Supplement Chemistry: Why Marketing Claims Don’t Match Absorption Science

Research reveals dramatic differences in magnesium supplement absorption—from 4% to 80%—despite marketing claims suggesting different forms target specific health conditions.…