14 articles in this issue
Nino Burjaliani,Merab Khvadagiani
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) is characterized by recurrent episodes of complete and partial obstruction of the upper airways, leading to intermittent hypoxemia, autonomic fluctuations, and sleep fragmentation. Approximately 34% and 17% of middle-aged me... see more
Pati Gabunia,Nikoloz Chkhartishvili,Akaki Abutidze,Tea Borkowska,Otar Chokoshvili,Revaz Metchurtchlishvili,Tengiz Tsertsvadze
Abstract BackgroundGeorgia has made significant accomplishments in the effective delivery of HIV treatment and care. However, little is known about the burden of non-AIDS comorbidities (NACM) in Georgia. The objectives of the study were to estimate t... see more
Julieta Nino Gulua,Maia Khubua,Lela Shengelia MD., MPH,., PHD
Abstract Background: Thyroid gland diseases are a topical medical and social problem of modern society. Thyroid gland disorders are the second most prevalent disease among endocrine abnormalities after diabetes mellitus globally. Development of thyro... see more
Lana Gedenidze,Lela Tsitaishvili,Shalva Parulava
AbstractBackground: According to studies, children raised in orphanages have more psycho-emotionalproblems than those who grow up in families with parents. Psycho-emotional state and stress aredirectly related to poor oral health status.... see more
Sophio Puturidze,Mariam Margvelashvili-Malament,Alex Mersel,Manana Kalandadze,Tamar Lomidze,Vladimer Margvelashvili
Background: Elderly population increases worldwide and it is predicted to increasefurther. This demographic shift provides significant challenges for the healthauthorities worldwide. Significant increase of the older population is also observed inGeorgia.... see more
Nina Mamamtavrishvili,Gulnara Tabidze,Maia Bitskinashvili,Rusudan Abashidze
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a final link in most diseases of cardiovascular system, and despite the successes in the treatment of CHF, mortality remains high, and the prognosis is disappointing.Currently, the symptoms and objective signs of HF have bee... see more
Nana Kurashvili,Jenaro Kristesashvili,Maia Chiokadze
Abstract.Background. Age is regarded as a key factor in women’s fertility and the main predictor of ovarian reserve. Declines in oocyte number and quality (i.e., “ovarian aging”) are primary reasons for deteriorating reproductive outcomes with advancing f... see more
Alexandre Pateishvili,Tamar Lomidze,Sopio Puturidze,Vladimer Margvelashvili,Ani Margvelashvili,Manana Kalandadze
Background Athletes of any level are at a higher risk of trauma compared to the general population. Orofacial injuries can be extremely impactful to physical and mental health, can negatively affect performance and are a financial burden. Thus, it is impo... see more
Giorgi Khvedelidze,Merab Khvadagiani
Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by repetitive upper airway obstruction leading to nocturnal hypoxia and sleep fragmentation. It is estimated that between 2% and 4% of the middle-aged population suffer from sleep apnea, with more men than women. R... see more
Avtandil Tsutskiridze,Lasha Loria
Background: Sexual and reproductive health are crucial issues for adolescents and young adults. However, detailed national Georgian data about sexual behaviors and contraceptive use is lacking. Until now, health care programs, family planning effort... see more
Nino Okribelashvili,Tamar Loladze
AbstractBackground: Various studies showed association between parental psychological control and students problematic internet use as well as depressive symptoms. It is known also protective role of resilience in behavioral addictions. Although it isn’t ... see more
Alireza Hamidian Jahromi,Sydney Horen Arnold,Petros Konofaos
Viscoelastic testing including thromboelastography (TEG) and rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) has gained increasing popularity across many medical fields in recent years. As TEG/ROTEM testing usesawhole blood sample and evaluates interactions between... see more
I Gobejishvili,Nata Kazakhashvili,T Kobidze,L Loria
Introduction: Despite of the fact that patients join the Methadone program voluntarily and on their own initiative, often are facts of taking various substances (including narcotic, psychotropic, hypnotic, antiparkinsonian, antiepileptic drugs, etc.) and ... see more
Lasha Gulbani,Devanshi Jariwala,Vakhtang Goderdzishvili,Giorgi Kherodinashvili,Dimitri Kordzaia
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure in current medical practice. During this procedure, surgeons often encounter variations in the vascular and biliary anatomy. One such variation is the "Moynihan's hump" or "caterpilla... see more