Descriptive Epidemiology of Gastric Cancer: A Population-Based Study From Georgia.

Background Gastric cancer (GC) remains a significant public health issue in many countries globally due to its high morbidity and mortality rates. In Georgia, the incidence of GC reflects the prevalence patterns of established risk factors. To develop appropriate prevention and treatment strategies, GC requires a comprehensive approach and research.

Effect of Age at Diagnosis on the Prognosis of Gastric Cancer Patients: A Population-Based Study in Georgia.

Introduction: The national burden of gastric cancer (GC) is high in Georgia, which is determined by its high mortality and low survival. The study aimed to estimate the effect of age at diagnosis on the prognosis of GC patients diagnosed between 2015 and 2020 in Georgia.

Materials And Methods: We obtained data for the study from the national population-based cancer registry.

TEMPORAL TRENDS OF CERVICAL CANCER MORTALITY IN GEORGIA, 2011-2018.

Cervical cancer is the fifth most common cancer diagnosed in Georgia, after breast, thyroid, colorectal, and uteri cancers. During 2015-2018 cervical cancer incidence composed 17.9, 19.

SURVEY OF PRACTICES, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE CONCERNING ANTIBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AMONG MEDICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global problem and is considered an emerging threat to public health worldwide. Aim - to assess knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding antimicrobial resistance and antibiotics among medical students in Georgia. KAP questionnaire containing 50 questions was developed in English and Georgian.

THE GLOBAL POINT PREVALENCE SURVEY (PPS) OF ANTIMICROBIAL USE AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AMONG HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN IN GEORGIA.

The aims of our study were to determine antibiotic prescribing rates for prevention and treatment of infections in pediatric units, to evaluate the number and type of antimicrobial agents and administration route, reveal commonly used antibiotic subgroups and identify targets for improving the quality of antimicrobial prescribing. A 1-day PPS (Point Prevalence Study) on antibiotic use in hospitalized children was performed in Georgia from 2015 to 2019. 18 clinics in different regions of Georgia were included in the survey.