The GMJ Announcements section keeps our community informed with the latest news from the journal, including new article publications, special issue launches, thematic platform updates, podcast episodes, videos, and general news from the Georgian Medical Journal and the Public Health Institute of Georgia.
The Georgian Medical Journal has reached a new milestone — confirmed presence in 20 international indexing databases and repositories, including the newly added Index Copernicus (ICI Journals Master List).
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The Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) has been officially included in the ETH Library catalogue within the swisscovery network, enhancing its international visibility and accessibility.
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In this episode, we present the foundational editorial:
“A New Voice in Georgian Medicine: Launching the Georgian Medical Journal.”
This episode explores how a modern, independent, peer-reviewed medical journal is designed—from editorial standards and transparency to global positioning in scientific publishing.
Read more about GMJ Podcast | Episode 54 — A New Voice in Georgian Medicine — The Blueprint of the Georgian Medical Journal
We are pleased to announce the release of Episode 53 of the Georgian Medical Journal Podcast, examining palliative care as a key indicator of health system performance in Georgia.
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A new GMJ video presents the Health and Migration Knowledge Hub —
130+ curated open-access resources across 14 thematic sections,
produced by the Georgian Medical Journal and the Public Health
Institute of Georgia. Now available on YouTube.
Episode #52 of the GMJ Podcast presents the Health and Migration Knowledge Hub — a curated open-access platform of 130+ peer-reviewed resources across 14 thematic sections, covering WHO, UNHCR, IOM, Lancet Migration, and leading academic institutions worldwide. Produced by the Georgian Medical Journal and the Public Health Institute of Georgia. Open Access. CC BY 4.0. April 2026.
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The Georgian Medical Journal and the Public Health Institute of Georgia have launched a comprehensive open-access Knowledge Hub on refugee and migrant health — 130+ curated resources across 14 thematic sections, covering WHO, UNHCR, IOM, Lancet Migration, and leading academic institutions worldwide. Free. CC BY 4.0. Updated April 2026.
The Georgian Medical Journal is now indexed in 9 international scientific databases and repositories, including Crossref (DOI: 10.66636), Google Scholar, ERIH+, OpenAlex, and Zenodo/CERN. Applications to DOAJ and WAME are under review. Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed Central are targeted for 2027.
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The Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) has joined Crossref and now assigns DOIs under its own prefix (10.66636), marking a major step toward full integration into the global scholarly publishing system.
New episode of the Georgian Medical Journal Podcast exploring why inclusive health systems are essential for global health security, migration, and universal health coverage.
The World Health Organization presents a comprehensive global report highlighting the health challenges, determinants, and policy priorities for refugees and migrants worldwide.
The World Health Organization releases its first global assessment of progress in implementing policies on refugee and migrant health, highlighting achievements, gaps, and priorities for strengthening inclusive health systems.
Episode #50 of the GMJ Podcast explores the latest evidence from the World Health Organization on progress in integrating refugees and migrants into national health systems, highlighting both achievements and remaining gaps in access, data, and preparedness.
New GMJ Podcast episode discussing the launch of the UEMS Public Health Section Platform and its role in strengthening European public health collaboration.
The Georgian Medical Journal announces the launch of the UEMS Public Health Section Platform, a collaborative European initiative supporting public health knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and professional coordination.
This announcement highlights recent findings from the World Health Organization on global progress toward inclusive health systems for refugees and migrants, with implications for public health policy and system resilience.
This announcement is shared by the Georgian Medical Journal to highlight recent developments from the World Health Organization (WHO) relevant to digital health, migration, and cross-border continuity of care.
This announcement is shared by the Georgian Medical Journal as part of its collaboration with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), highlighting a key European scientific event in medical education and professional development.
This announcement is shared by the Georgian Medical Journal as part of its collaboration with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) Public Health Section, highlighting an important European scientific event in surgical training and education.
The Georgian Medical Journal announces the publication of its inaugural editorial outlining the journal’s vision, editorial standards, and roadmap for transparent, open-access scientific publishing.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Launching the Georgian Medical Journal — Transparency, Editorial Standards, and the Foundations of a New Open-Access PlatformCoexistence of Bronchopulmonary Adenocarcinoma and Tuberculous Lymphadenitis Diagnosed by CT-Guided Biopsy: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review
Read more about PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT | CASE REPORT | GMJ Vol.1 Issue 1 (2026)A retrospective study evaluating outcomes and complications of angioplasty in saphenous vein grafts, highlighting the role of evolving interventional techniques and embolic protection strategies.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Angioplasty of Saphenous Vein Grafts After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery — A Single-Center Retrospective Study with Literature ReviewA systematized review examining the relationship between acne severity and metabolic dysfunction, highlighting the roles of insulin resistance, IGF-1 signaling, and endocrine factors in disease modulation.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Metabolic Dysfunction and Acne Severity — Mechanisms and Clinical ImplicationsA CARE-compliant case report demonstrating the feasibility and safety of staged hybrid coronary revascularization in a high-risk elderly patient, combining minimally invasive surgical bypass and percutaneous coronary intervention to achieve complete revascularization.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Staged Hybrid Coronary Revascularization in an Octogenarian with NSTEMI and High Surgical RiskA CARE-compliant case report demonstrating significant improvements in weight, glycaemic control, and cardiometabolic risk following sleeve gastrectomy in a patient with type 1 diabetes and severe obesity, highlighting the potential role of metabolic surgery in carefully selected cases.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Metabolic and Cardiometabolic Changes After Sleeve Gastrectomy in a Patient With Type 1 Diabetes and Morbid Obesity — A CARE-Compliant Case Report 03/19/2026A case–control study examining the association between BACE1 rs638405 polymorphism and cognitive vulnerability in vestibular dysfunction. The findings suggest a potential genetic contribution to the vestibular–cognitive axis, while highlighting the need for larger, confirmatory studies.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Exploring the Vestibular–Cognitive Axis: A Case–Control Study of BACE1 rs638405 and Cognitive Vulnerability in Vestibular Dysfunction 03/19/2026A new commentary by Marina Shavianidze and Giorgi Lomidze examines the scientific mechanisms underlying Tskaltubo mineral water, including hydrochemical stability, low-dose radiation effects, and neurovascular responses, highlighting its relevance for rehabilitation, integrative medicine, and preventive health.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Hydrochemical Stability, Low-Dose Alpha Radiobiology and Nitrogen-Mediated Neurovascular Modulation — A Scientific Evaluation of Tskaltubo Mineral WaterA new commentary by Professor Giorgi Pkhakadze examines the 2025–2026 cereulide outbreak in infant formula as a systemic failure of global food safety governance, highlighting critical risks to infant health and the urgent need for coordinated international reform.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Infant Formula Contamination as a Systemic Failure of Global Food Safety Governance: Lessons from the 2025–2026 Cereulide Outbreak 03/19/2026A new commentary published in the Georgian Medical Journal examines the public health risks, safety concerns, and regulatory implications of NAD⁺ injections and NAD-boosting supplements in the context of increasing consumer adoption.
Read more about Publication Announcement: NAD⁺ Injections and “NAD Boosters”: Public Health Risks, Adverse Effects, and Regulatory Implications in the Context of Rapid Consumer AdoptionA new commentary published in the Georgian Medical Journal examines palliative care as a key indicator of health system performance in Georgia, highlighting unmet needs, access barriers, and policy implications.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Palliative Care as a Health System Indicator in Georgia — Unmet Need, Access Barriers, and Policy ImplicationsA new original research article published in the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) evaluates cardiovascular screening outcomes in pediatric athletes in Georgia, providing evidence on prevalence, risk stratification, and implications for sports safety policy.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Cardiovascular Screening in Pediatric Athletes: Prevalence, Risk Stratification, and Public Health Implications from a Georgian Population CohortA new original clinical study published in the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) evaluates the effects of Tskaltubo low-radon nitrogen mineral baths on erythrocyte rheology and microcirculation in patients with osteoarthritis.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Influence of Tskaltubo Low-Radon Nitrogen Mineral Baths on Erythrocyte Biophysical Parameters and Microcirculation in Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Clinical StudyA new policy analysis published in the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) examines the application of IT Service Management (ITSM) as an operational governance framework to improve efficiency, coordination, and service delivery in healthcare systems.
Read more about Publication Announcement: IT Service Management as an Operational Governance Framework for Healthcare Systems: A Policy Analysis of Procurement and Service DeliveryA new original research article published in the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) examines how AI-generated health information is transforming doctor–patient communication, based on mixed-methods evidence from outpatient clinics in Georgia.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Artificial Intelligence–Informed Patients and the Transformation of Doctor–Patient Communication: Evidence from a Mixed-Methods Study in Georgian Outpatient ClinicsThe Georgian Medical Journal announces a rare and clinically significant case report describing the coexistence of bronchopulmonary adenocarcinoma and tuberculous lymphadenitis, diagnosed through CT-guided biopsy.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Coexistence of Bronchopulmonary Adenocarcinoma and Tuberculous Lymphadenitis — A Rare Case Report and Literature ReviewA new commentary published in the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) critically examines NAD⁺ injections and NAD-boosting supplements, highlighting evidence gaps, safety concerns, and their implications for public health and health systems.
Read more about Publication Announcement: NAD⁺ Injections and NAD Boosters: Evidence Gaps, Safety Concerns, and Public Health ImplicationsA new article published in the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) explores the role of public health policy as a long-term educational mechanism in non-communicable disease prevention, highlighting its influence beyond short-term behavioural change.
Read more about Publication Announcement: Public Health Policy as Education in Non-Communicable Disease PreventionThe Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) is launched as a peer-reviewed international platform aimed at advancing medical research, public health, and scientific publishing in Georgia and globally, while addressing structural barriers in academic dissemination
A recent analysis from the COSMOS randomized clinical trial suggests that daily multivitamin supplementation may modestly slow biological ageing as measured by epigenetic ageing markers in older adults.
Episode #27 of the GMJ Podcast examines new WHO guidance promoting sustainable and minimally invasive oral health care.
Episode #26 of the GMJ Podcast examines WHO certification of Denmark as the first EU country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.
Episode #25 of the GMJ Podcast examines WHO recommendations to improve early detection and care for childhood hearing loss.
Episode #24 of the GMJ Podcast examines WHO updates to the Health Inequality Data Repository and Health Equity Assessment Toolkit.
Episode #23 of the GMJ Podcast reviews WHO findings on the global health impact of next-generation influenza vaccines.
Episode #21 of the GMJ Podcast examines WHO guidance on developing new therapeutics for snakebite envenoming.
Episode #22 of the GMJ Podcast reviews the Sixth WHO Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health and its role in strengthening global health leadership.
Episode #20 of the GMJ Podcast reviews WHO findings linking conflict and fragile health systems to higher maternal mortality.
Episode #19 of the GMJ Podcast reviews the WHO release of the 2026 update of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).
Episode #18 of the GMJ Podcast reviews the updated WHO recommendations on HIV clinical management and treatment strategies.
Episode #17 of the GMJ Podcast reviews WHO data showing that the population requiring interventions against trachoma has fallen below 100 million for the first time.
Episode #16 of the GMJ Podcast examines the WHO decision to prequalify an additional novel oral polio vaccine to strengthen outbreak response and global eradication efforts.
Episode #15 of the GMJ Podcast examines WHO findings showing that millions of people with cataract blindness still lack access to sight-restoring surgery.
Episode #14 of the GMJ Podcast examines WHO research showing that nearly 40% of global cancer cases are linked to preventable causes.
Episode #13 of the GMJ Podcast examines the WHO assessment of global preparedness for future pandemics six years after COVID-19.
Episode #12 of the GMJ Podcast reviews WHO guidance highlighting antimicrobial medicine labelling as a key tool to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Episode #11 of the GMJ Podcast reviews WHO recommendations encouraging schools worldwide to create healthier food environments for children.
Episode #10 of the GMJ Podcast examines the WHO global guide promoting safe, inclusive and child-friendly public spaces in cities.
Episode #9 of the GMJ Podcast examines the WHO message for World Leprosy Day 2026, focusing on global progress in reducing leprosy and the continuing challenge of stigma and discrimination.
Episode #8 of the GMJ Podcast examines the World Health Organization’s updated guidance for strengthening foodborne disease surveillance and response systems worldwide.
Episode 7 of the GMJ Podcast examines WHO recommendations on taxation of sugary drinks and alcohol as a strategy to reduce noncommunicable diseases and strengthen public health systems.
WHO has issued updated recommendations for the 2026–2027 Northern Hemisphere influenza vaccine, including inclusion of A(H3N2) Subclade K and new zoonotic preparedness measures.
The GMJ Official Podcast is now available worldwide on major global platforms, alongside our website, mobile app, and academic social media channels — expanding the international visibility of Georgian medical research.
The GMJ Official Podcast presents a new episode examining Georgia’s response to the January 2026 Nestlé infant formula recall, highlighting risk communication, digital health ecosystems, and regulatory action.
The GMJ Official Podcast presents a new episode on patient-centred care in liver transplantation in Georgia, focusing on professional communication and accreditation in transplant services. Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
A podcast discussion of the GMJ commentary examining why patient-centred care remains incompletely realized in clinical practice.
Graphical summary of the GMJ commentary examining why patient-centred care remains incompletely realised and how structural alignment across education, governance, and accreditation is required for sustainable implementation.
Read more about Commentary Patient-centred Care and Professionalism in Medical Facilities Implications for Medical Education, Communication and Empathy
A new scientific commentary published in the Georgian Medical Journal examines the ethical and legal foundations for including critically ill patients in clinical research. The article is based on international standards and the Georgian regulatory context and is available in English with a DOI.
An overview of the evolution of ISO 15189—from a technical laboratory standard to a foundation of patient safety and health system trust—highlighting the roles of international organisations, WHO, and modern accreditation frameworks.
Pan-European data underscore the need for routine screening of addictive behaviours in patients with chronic inflammatory skin diseases within dermatology care.
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Sheni Academy is the online learning portal of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG), offering short courses, micro-credentials, and practical toolkits for public health, primary care, patient safety, and health policy in Georgia.
sheniekimi.ge is the public-facing health portal of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). It delivers clear, independent health news, practical guidance, and prevention tips for the wider population—supporting health promotion and the popularization of evidence-based medicine in Georgia.
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GMJ invites submissions for its inaugural issue. Peer-reviewed, open access (CC BY 4.0), no fees for this issue. Deadline: 15 February 2026. Sections: Commentary, Policy Commentary, Practice Notes, Brief Reports, Perspectives.
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The Georgian Medical Journal has reached a new milestone — confirmed presence in 20 international indexing databases and repositories, including the newly added Index Copernicus (ICI Journals Master List).
The Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) has been officially included in the ETH Library catalogue within the swisscovery network, enhancing its international visibility and accessibility.
