The Georgian Medical Journal Podcast

In this episode, we explore a major milestone for the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) — its official inclusion in the ETH Library catalogue within the swisscovery network in Switzerland. This achievement represents GMJ’s integration into a national academic library system, marking a significant step forward in international visibility, credibility, and accessibility. • What swisscovery is and its r...

In this episode, we shift from global migration health systems to a critical but often under-recognised dimension of health system performance: palliative care . Building on broader discussions of equity, access, and system resilience, this episode examines how the availability and accessibility of palliative care reflect deeper structural strengths and weaknesses within healthcare systems. Drawin...

🎧 Palliative Care as a Health System Indicator in Georgia⁠ In this episode, we shift focus from global migration health systems to a critical but often under-recognised dimension of health system performance: palliative care . Building on the broader discussion of equity, access, and system resilience, we examine how the availability of palliative care reflects deeper structural strengths and wea...

A Global Resource for Evidence-Based Practice In this episode, we build on the momentum of Episode 51, which explored system-level implications for inclusive, resilient healthcare systems, and move deeper into the evidence infrastructure now available to support researchers, clinicians, and policy-makers working in refugee and migrant health. The Georgian Medical Journal Podcast serves as a platfo...

GMJ Podcast | Episode 51 — Global Health, Migration, and Health Systems Resilience We are pleased to announce the release of Episode 51 of the Georgian Medical Journal Podcast , continuing our commitment to advancing evidence-based global health dialogue. In this episode, we build on the momentum of Episode 50, which explored WHO findings on refugee and migrant health, and move deeper into the sys...

In this milestone Episode 50 of the Georgian Medical Journal Podcast , we explore the latest findings from the World Health Organization report on refugee and migrant health, published on 26 March 2026 . The report highlights a significant global shift: more than 60 countries now include refugees and migrants in national health policies , marking important progress toward more inclusive and resili...

In this episode of the Georgian Medical Journal Podcast, we present the launch of the UEMS Public Health Section Platform, a new European initiative designed to strengthen collaboration, knowledge exchange, and policy alignment across public health systems. Developed in collaboration with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) Public Health Section and supported by the Public Health Inst...

In this episode of the ⁠ GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal ⁠ — we present the inaugural editorial outlining the vision, editorial standards, and strategic development of the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) as a new open-access, peer-reviewed scientific platform. The establishment of transparent, standards-based scientific journals is essential for strengthening nati...

In this episode of the ⁠ GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal ⁠ — we present a forward-looking analysis of Tskaltubo as a model for structured spa-based therapeutic systems, integrating radon balneotherapy, rehabilitation, and preventive health within an evidence-based framework. As healthcare systems increasingly shift toward prevention, rehabilitation, and integrate...

In this episode of the ⁠ GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal ⁠ — we present a clinically focused analysis of angioplasty in saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), based on a single-center retrospective study with a comprehensive literature review. Saphenous vein graft failure remains a significant challenge in long-term managem...

In this episode of the ⁠ GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal ⁠ — we present a prospective clinical study evaluating the effects of Tskaltubo low-radon nitrogen mineral baths on erythrocyte biophysical parameters and microcirculation in patients with osteoarthritis. Balneotherapy has long been used in the management of musculoskeletal conditions; however, its physiolo...

In this episode of the ⁠ GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal ⁠ — we present a policy-focused analysis examining infant formula contamination as a systemic failure of global food safety governance, drawing lessons from the 2025–2026 cereulide outbreak. Infant formula represents one of the most sensitive and highly regulated food products worldwide. However, recent con...

In this episode of the ⁠ GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal ⁠ — we present an evidence-based analysis of cardiovascular screening in pediatric athletes, focusing on prevalence, risk stratification, and implications for public health based on data from a Georgian population cohort. Sudden cardiac events in young athletes, although rare, represent a critical concern f...

In this episode of the ⁠ GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal ⁠ — we present a policy-focused analysis examining IT Service Management (ITSM) as an operational governance framework for healthcare systems, with particular attention to procurement processes and service delivery performance. As healthcare systems become increasingly digitalized, the role of structured IT...

In this episode of the ⁠ GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal ⁠ — we present a comprehensive scientific analysis of Tskaltubo mineral water, focusing on its hydrochemical stability, low-dose alpha radiobiology, and nitrogen-mediated neurovascular effects. Tskaltubo mineral water has long been recognized for its therapeutic use in balneotherapy. This episode examines t...

In this episode of the ⁠ GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal ⁠ — we present a clinically focused discussion of a complex cardiovascular case involving staged hybrid coronary revascularization in an elderly patient with non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and high surgical risk. This episode explores the rationale and clinical decision-making behind combin...

In this episode of the ⁠ GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal ⁠ — we present an evidence-based analysis exploring the relationship between metabolic dysfunction and acne severity, with important implications for clinical practice and public health. Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological conditions worldwide, traditionally explained by androgen activity...

In this episode of the ⁠ GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal ⁠ — we present an evidence-based analysis examining the relationship between acne and metabolic dysfunction, with a focus on insulin resistance, IGF-1 signaling, and their clinical implications. Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological conditions worldwide, traditionally explained by androgen...

In this episode of the GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal — we present a policy-focused analysis examining the rapid rise of NAD⁺ injections and NAD-boosting supplements in the context of public health, clinical evidence, and regulatory oversight. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD⁺) is a fundamental coenzyme involved in cellular energy metabolism, DNA repair, a...

In this episode of the GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal — we present a newly published original research article examining the impact of artificial intelligence–generated health information on doctor–patient communication in outpatient clinical settings in Georgia. The study investigates how the growing use of AI-driven digital health tools is influencing clinical...

In this episode of the GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal — we present a newly published case report describing the coexistence of bronchopulmonary adenocarcinoma and tuberculous lymphadenitis, diagnosed through CT-guided biopsy. The article is authored by Aymar Kassa Boukat (ORCID: 0009-0004-2064-8362), Massine El Hammoumi (ORCID: 0000-0001-6892-8444), Benameur Yas...

In this episode of the GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal — we present a newly published commentary examining palliative care as a key indicator of health system performance in Georgia. The article, authored by Sharvari Patil (Shota Rustaveli Batumi State University; ORCID: 0009-0003-0894-9886) and Sulkhan Inaishvili (Avicenna Batumi Medical University; ORCID: 0009-...

In this episode of the GMJ Podcast — the officialpodcast of the Georgian Medical Journal , we present a newly published commentary exploring the broader role of public health policy in the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The article, authored by Owen Thomas (Independentresearcher) , examines how public health policy extends beyond immediate behavioural change and functions as a lon...

In this episode of the GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal , we announce the launch of a new independent, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing medical science, public health research, and evidence-based health policy in Georgia and internationally. The Georgian Medical Journal has been established as a modern scientific platform designed to strengthe...

In this episode of the GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal, we examine recent scientific evidence exploring whether daily multivitamin supplementation may influence biological ageing. The discussion is based on findings published in Nature Medicine from the COSMOS randomized clinical trial. Researchers analysed the effects of multivitamin–multimineral supplementation...