11 articles in this issue
Nino Abesadze,Jenaro Kristesashvili
Background: Vitamin D has multiple extraskeletal functions. Among them are some important roles in reproductive system and many aspects are still under evaluation. It is not surprising because vitamin D seems to be involved in almost every physiological p... see more
David Aphkhazava,Zanda Bedinashvili,Ketevan Chakhnashvili,Irma Jikia,Maia Nozadze
Background: The Theory of Omics-Integrated Aging Networks represents a groundbreaking and comprehensive approach to unraveling the intricate process of human aging. Aging, a universal biological phenomenon, remains a complex and multifaceted s... see more
Nino Chkhaberidze,Ketevan Akhobadze,Tamar Dotchviri,Sofio Gvazava,Giorgi Tskaroveli,Nato Pitskhelauri,Maia Kereselidze,Nino Chikhladze
Background: Traumatic injury is a growing public health concern and a leading cause of death and disability worldwide.Aim: A review of burden of Injury on global level and its regional distribution.Methods: Desk research has been conducted base... see more
Bernd Minnich,Cristina Cerinza Sick
Background: Vascular corrosion casting is an old method that has found application by anatomists for a long time. Initially, the viscosity of casting media was very high and thus the technique failed to cast the entire circulatory system from the ar... see more
Nodar Khodeli,Otar Pilishvili,Dimitri Kordzaia,Zurab Ckhaidze
Background: Recently, the method of machine perfusion of a liver transplant, which has been gaining popularity, justifies the hopes placed on it. At the same time, the existence of many perfusion schemes confirms the need to find the optimal one. Th... see more
Sopio Kakaliashvili-Dzagnidze,Omar Khardzeishvili,Sergo Tabagari,Teona Salukvadze
AbstractObjective: The aim of the study is to analyze the morphological characteristics of p16INK4a/Ki-67 dual stained cells (DS) in cytology, to expand understanding of potential diagnostic value of integration of biomarkers in cytology and contrib... see more
Aleksandre Botchorishvili,Giorgi Botchorishvili
Background: Vasculogenic erectile dysfunction is a prevalent disease that can be treated using low-intensity shock waves (LI-SWT).Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the most effective treatment plan and combination of factors leading to the ... see more
Elguja Ardia,Tamaz Gvenetadze,Nino Megrelishvili,Teimuraz Gorgodze,Emzar Diasamidze,Revaz Otarashvili
Introduction: The Lichtenstein method revolutionized the treatment of inguinal hernias. Since then, many methods of hernioplasty have been proposed, of which the so-called isolation methods are gaining more and more relevance, which implies complete sperm... see more
Shalva Kevlishvili,Oleg Kvlividze,David Tananashvili,George Galdava
Aim: The objectives of this study were the determination of the age and regional features of STIs among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Georgia.Methods: The cross-sectional research was performed in the 5 main urban and regional settlements of Ge... see more
Irina Nakashidze,Mari Tkeshelashvili,Mzia Bolkvadze,Aleena parveen shaikh,Nameera parveen shaikh,Sakshi Adhav,Salome Glonti
Advances in technology in the modern world, including improvements in digital technology and increasing access to them, have led to the public spending a lot of time with digital screens. Therefore, screen addiction in children presents a global cha... see more
Eter Kiguradze,Tamar Skhirtladze,Nikoloz Chkhartishvili,Tamuna Gogoladze,Nino Chikhladze,Tamar Alibegashvili
Objective: The objective of this study was to estimate the age-specific prevalence of HumanPapillomavirus (HPV) type 16/18 infections, abnormal Pap results, and cervical intraepithelialneoplasia CIN2+ in women screened in Tbilisi, Georgia. Additionally, t... see more