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Takeaway: Health Expert Addresses Rising Peptide Use, Colorectal Cancer Screening Gaps, and Ebola Preparedness

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Last updated: 01/07/2026 23:26
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Healthcare professional discussing medical safety and screening guidelines
Dr. Céline Gounder discusses growing concerns about unregulated peptide use, persistent gaps in cancer screening rates, and ongoing Ebola preparedness efforts. Health experts emphasize need for evidence-based approaches to emerging therapies and preventive care.
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Key health updates: 1) Unregulated peptides lack FDA safety testing – consult providers before use 2) Cancer screening rates lag among younger eligible adults 3) Hospitals maintain enhanced Ebola protocols from outbreak lessons

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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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