Davit Baliashvili

Epidemiologist by day, gamer by night.

[The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology @LancetGastroHep]

New research - Temporal trends in hepatitis C incidence among people tested more than once in Georgia, 2017–23: a nationwide, retrospective cohort

https://t.co/x0GeSEFK2J

#LiverTwitter #IDTwitter #MedTwitter

[Anna Gvarishvili @AnnaGvarishvili]

Dear Georgia watchers and defenders of freedom worldwide, help us spread the word about Mzia Amaglobeli, a female journalist, who's on the 17th day of her hunger strike, surviving only on water. Her act of defiance is a refusal to accept the agenda of a Russian regime 🧵1/

[Terje Helland @terjehelland]

🇬🇪 The consequences of U.S. sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili under Executive Order 14024 (not the Magnitsky Act) will be devastating.
When implemented, these sanctions will have far-reaching implications for Ivanishvili and Georgia’s political landscape.
🧵 💰earthquake ...
1/13

[Anna Gvarishvili @AnnaGvarishvili]

Hello world, are you going to act before all Georgians are either arrested, beaten, or both? Because, at this pace, that’s going to happen quite soon.

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

We need international support more than ever…

[Anna Gvarishvili @AnnaGvarishvili]

🇬🇪🇺🇸 Dear Americans,

Thank you for standing with the Georgian people in our fight for democracy and freedom. Many of you have asked how you can further support our cause, so here’s how you can help:

Below, you will find a brief guide and sample messages to advocate to your Members of Congress, urging them to show stronger support for Georgia during this critical time - https://t.co/RTSJErx0BF

[Mari Buziashvili @marrikunaa]

1st dissertation paper published!

#OFID Incidence rate and risk factors for developing active tuberculosis among people living with HIV in Georgia

@dato_bala @JackDehovitz @SUNY @MDjibuti @NTukvadze

https://t.co/yhrrhSd1V6

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

თუ პოსტი მოგეწონათ და გინდათ, რომ მსგავსი მასალები არ გამოგეპაროთ, თვალი ადევნეთ ჩვენს ფეისბუქ გვერდს
https://t.co/i36UXhRVFg

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

@NAdamashvili-ს შესანიშნავი პოსტი სეზონულად აქტუალურ საკითხზე

"ნუ გეშინია, გაციებული ვარ" https://t.co/RYWIlqahpi

[Netgazeti @netgazeti]

During @thekillers' concert at #BlackSeaArena, some audience members left in protest.
In response to the frustration after the band brought a 🇷🇺citizen on stage, the lead singer, @BrandonFlowers, asked "Aren't we all brothers and sisters?" causing the protest.
🎦Mariam Kandelaki

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

It's both sad and infuriating when one of your favorite bands shows complete ignorance and disrespect while visiting your country. Was it that hard to do minimal research before visiting? Bye bye @thekillers
https://t.co/g7aX1d7sn3

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

@kross_epi @IU_Surgery Congrats, Katie! They are lucky to have you 😊

[Darth Putin @DarthPutinKGB]

Day 485 of my 3 day war. Russia is invading Russia to free Russia from those who invaded Russia to free Russia from those who invaded Russia.

I remain a master strategist.

[Garry Kasparov @Kasparov63]

Don't wonder what will happen if Russia collapses. It already did! Years ago. It's not a state, it's a mafia front with factions fighting each other for money, resources, and power.

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

Ukraine representative speaking at the #EASLCongress International Liver Conference opening ceremony. Kudos to organizers for spotlighting the situation in Ukraine

Reminder that #RussiaIsATerroristState

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

Now in final shape, fully formatted

[PLOS Medicine @PLOSMedicine]

In an observational cohort study from Georgia, Davit Baliashvili and colleagues explore whether patients with tuberculosis receive complete and timely treatment for hepatitis C. https://t.co/JQbqkR04YP @dato_bala @Russellkempker @Fogarty_NIH @Emory_TB_Center @EmoryEPI

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

@Rb_Escalante https://t.co/hdfrv6xHh5

This is designed for public health specialists but it's great for anyone in health-related research.

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

Our findings highlight the importance of improving integration and linkage to hepatitis C diagnostic and treatment services among patients with TB.
Existing large-scale public health programs for both TB and hepatitis C create a unique opportunity for integrated care

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

2nd dissertation paper published! One more to go...

#PLOSMedicine: Hepatitis C care cascade among patients with and without tuberculosis...
https://t.co/Kq5IxNFhSm
@neelrgandhi @Emory_TB_Center @henry_blumberg @biosbenk @russellkempker

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

Loss to follow-up (LTFU) from hepatitis C care was more common among patients with TB, with 20% of patients with a positive antibody test not undergoing viremia testing and 43% of patients with viremia not starting treatment for hepatitis C (vs 14% and 19% in gen pop).

[Davit Baliashvili @dato_bala]

New paper from Georgia's Hep C elimination program, demonstrating a dramatic difference in both all-cause and liver-related mortality between treated and untreated individuals. @GvinLika

[Clinical Infectious Diseases @CIDJournal]

Impact of HCV infection and treatment on mortality in the country of Georgia, 2015-2020

✅ Just Accepted
🆓 Freely Available
https://t.co/Co3ZLRePlm