Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
USC Scientists Develop Scalable Method to Generate Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells from Stem Cell Progenitors
Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed a scalable stem-cell-inspired technique that produces large quantities of immune-cell progenitors…
How Alzheimer’s Spreads Through the Brain: Scientists Identify a Protein Culprit
Researchers have identified a common brain protein that transports toxic Tau proteins between neurons in Alzheimer's disease. Blocking this transport…
Buruli ulcer in Africa: balancing innovation with pragmatic care delivery
A new Nature Reviews analysis examines how sub-Saharan Africa can balance cutting-edge diagnostics and oral antimicrobials against the pragmatic realities…
Informal healthcare providers drive untracked antibiotic use across low- and middle-income countries
A scoping review in BMJ Global Health reveals that informal healthcare providers dispense antibiotics in up to 96% of encounters…
Why Pool Closures in Canada Signal a Broader Public Health Crisis
Pool closures across Canada threaten public health by eliminating access to critical physical activity infrastructure and drowning prevention programmes. The…
Uninsured Gunshot Wound Patients Discharged Faster From Florida Hospitals, Data Shows
Analysis of Florida hospitalisation data by KFF Health News and The Trace reveals that uninsured gunshot wound patients are discharged…
Diclegis Access Crisis: Why a Proven Pregnancy Nausea Drug Remains Out of Reach for Many NHS Patients
A clinically approved pregnancy nausea medication remains inconsistently available across NHS trusts, with some regions funding diclegis while others do…
US-China biotech restrictions risk alienating Chinese-American scientists, policy expert warns
Broad legislative restrictions on US-China biotech research risk discouraging Chinese-American scientists from participating in medical innovation, raising concerns about talent…