Tbilisi Medical Academy is proud to announce that Professor Elene Asanidze (MD, PhD) has recently published three scientific papers in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals. These publications reflect the TMa’s growing contribution to global medical research and highlight the impact of research conducted by our academic staff.

1. Mental Health and Well-being of Physicians in Georgia

Article: Work-life realities of doctors in Georgia and their impact on mental health and work-related well-being: A cross-sectional study

Journal: PLOS ONE (United States)

Journal Metrics:

• Scimago Quartile: Q1
• SJR: 0.726
• 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.2

This study investigated the impact of the work environment on the mental health and professional well-being of physicians in Georgia. The findings demonstrated that the prevalence of stress and depressive symptoms among physicians is significantly higher than among professionals in non-medical occupations and varies across medical specialties. The study also identified significant associations between workload, years of professional experience, sex, marital status, and indicators of psychosocial well-being.

These findings underscore the importance of implementing targeted, specialty-specific preventive and organizational interventions to promote physicians' professional well-being and support a healthier healthcare workforce.

Read the article:

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0349641

2. Advances in the Diagnosis of Differences in Sex Development

Article: Differences in sex development among individuals with a female phenotype and an absent uterus: Diagnostic approach

Journal: Journal of International Medical Research (United Kingdom)

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Journal Metrics:

• Scimago Quartile: Q3
• 5-Year Impact Factor: 1.8

This publication presents the results of a doctoral research project funded by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia. The first author is Dr. Ana Jibladze, who successfully completed her residency training at Tbilisi Medical Academy in 2026. Professor Elene Asanidze is the second author of the paper and served as the supervisor of the doctoral research.

The study evaluated clinical, hormonal, genetic, and imaging findings to develop an integrated diagnostic approach for individuals with differences in sex development (DSD). By combining multiple diagnostic modalities, the proposed approach facilitates the accurate differentiation of complex clinical presentations, improves diagnostic precision, and supports more effective patient management.

Read the article:

https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605261457289

3. Rare Pediatric Case Published in Gynecological Endocrinology

Article: Peripheral Precocious Puberty with Unilateral Ovarian Agenesis in Early Childhood: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Journal: Gynecological Endocrinology (United Kingdom)

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Journal Metrics:

• Scimago Quartile: Q2
• 5-Year Impact Factor: 2.1

This paper presents a rare pediatric clinical case describing the coexistence of peripheral precocious puberty and unilateral ovarian agenesis in early childhood. The report highlights the importance of early recognition, comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, multidisciplinary management, and individualized clinical decision-making in rare pediatric gynecological conditions. By integrating the clinical case with a comprehensive review of the current literature, the study provides valuable insights into this exceptionally rare condition, contributes to a better understanding of its pathophysiology, improving diagnostic awareness, and supporting more effective clinical management and patient outcomes.

Read the article:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09513590.2026.2695508

We warmly congratulate Professor Elene Asanidze on these outstanding academic achievements and wish her continued success in her future research endeavors.