Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Vitamin C supplements can interact with common medications: what patients need to know
High-dose vitamin C supplements can reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulants, statins, and chemotherapy agents. Patients taking these medications should inform…
MHRA publishes register of authorised online medicine sellers in Northern Ireland
The MHRA has published a searchable register of all websites authorised to sell medicines online in Northern Ireland, enabling patients…
UK Approves COVID-19 Test Products: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
The UK Department of Health and Social Care has published an authoritative list of COVID-19 diagnostic test products that have…
UK’s MHRA Publishes Performance Data: Drug Approvals, Review Times, and Regulatory Efficiency Metrics
The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published comprehensive performance data on drug approvals, review timelines, and…
Teaching Children to Make Safe Choices: Beyond Protective Barriers
Approximately 20 US children die daily from unintentional injuries. While car seats and safety barriers are essential, child psychologists emphasize…
Protecting Children During Extreme Heat: Clinical Guidance for Families and Healthcare Providers
Heat-related illness in children is preventable through age-appropriate hydration, environmental modifications, and recognition of warning signs. A pediatric specialist from…
Heat stress affects women more severely than men, research suggests
Women experience greater physiological strain during heat exposure than men, driven by thermoregulatory differences, hormonal fluctuations, and body composition. These…
Federal Judge Blocks Subpoenas Targeting Transgender Patient Records at New York Hospitals
A federal judge temporarily blocked prosecutors from accessing transgender patient medical records at New York hospitals. The temporary restraining order…