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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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Vitamin Deficiencies Drive System-Wide Health Failures, New Research Framework Shows

New research framework reveals vitamins function as essential biochemical operators, with deficiencies creating cascading failures across skeletal, immune, neurological, and…

B-vitamin deficiency affects methylation pathway function, study shows

New research shows B12, folate, and B6 deficiencies create bottlenecks in methylation pathways critical for cardiovascular health and DNA synthesis.…

Nine-Step Metabolism Map: Simplified Biochemical Pathways for Medical Education

A systematic nine-step framework breaks down complex metabolic pathways into digestible segments, connecting glucose, fat, and protein metabolism for medical…

Sleep Loss Triggers Simultaneous Breakdown Across Seven Body Systems

Sleep restriction studies reveal that even one week of 4-6 hour nights simultaneously damages seven body systems, with cortisol rising…

Mental Health Conditions and Low Income Create Dual Health Risks, Danish Study Reveals

A comprehensive Danish study of 4.8 million adults reveals that mental health conditions and low income operate as independent risk…

Online Alcohol Intervention Reduces Drinking in Older Adults by 30% in Australian Trial

Australian trial shows web-based Rethink My Drink intervention reduced weekly alcohol consumption by 30% in adults over 60. Cognitive performance…

NAFDAC Investigation Finds Popular Nigerian Bread Safe Despite Extended Shelf Life

Nigeria's NAFDAC investigation clears BON bread manufacturer of safety concerns after social media complaints about 14-day shelf life. The regulator…

Data reveal critical gaps in antenatal care quality across low-income countries

New WHO guidelines recommend doubling antenatal contacts from 4 to 8, emphasising quality and person-centred care. Data reveal persistent gaps…