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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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AI Reveals Hidden Role of Thymus Gland Throughout Adult Life

AI analysis reveals the thymus gland maintains critical immune functions throughout adult life, overturning decades of medical teaching. Surgical removal…

New antibiotic combinations show promise against resistant urinary tract infections

Phase 3 trial shows two experimental antibiotic combinations match standard therapy for resistant urinary tract infections. Results offer hope for…

The Chemical Language of the Brain: How Neurotransmitter Balance Shapes Mental Health

New research reveals how 12 major neurotransmitters control mood, cognition, and behavior through chemical brain signaling. Understanding this chemical language…

Different Types of Dietary Fiber Target Specific Gut Health Mechanisms, Research Shows

New research reveals different fiber types work through distinct gut mechanisms, with resistant starch specifically targeting butyrate-producing bacteria. Most Western…

Eight conditions drive 90% of multimorbidity onset in England’s 49.6 million adults

Analysis of 49.6 million English adults reveals eight conditions drive most multimorbidity cases. Socioeconomic deprivation accelerates disease progression, with concerning…

Japanese Researcher Develops Novel Malaria Vaccine Strategy Against Transmission-Blocking Targets

Japanese researcher Professor Eizo Takashima is pioneering transmission-blocking malaria vaccines that target parasite sexual stages. His innovative approach could reduce…

Building Equitable Health Access: Lessons from Vietnam’s Research-to-Care Bridge

Vietnam's health challenges offer unique insights into building sustainable research that bridges evidence and practice. Thu-Anh Nguyen argues effective health…

Building Equitable Health Access: Lessons from Vietnam’s Research-to-Care Bridge

Vietnam's health challenges offer unique insights into building sustainable research that bridges evidence and practice. Thu-Anh Nguyen argues effective health…