Say disease linked to sedentary lifestyle, junk food consumption Srinagar, Apr 22 : Doctors in Kashmir have expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of fatty liver disease in the region, saying sedentary lifestyles and the consumption of junk food are the main reasons behind its surge. Doctors speaking with the news agency said that approximately...
New Delhi, Apr 4: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched the country’s first homegrown, accessible and affordable gene therapy named “CAR-T cell” to fight against cancer. The CAR-T cell therapy is developed in collaboration between the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Tata Memorial Hospital and industry partner ImmunoACT. “The launch of India’s first gene therapy...
Weight loss, improved blood sugar control, reduced inflammation among benefits Srinagar, Mar 28: Medical experts say there are numerous health benefits associated with fasting during the month of Ramadan. Doctors who spoke to the news agency said that fasting contributes to weight loss, improves blood sugar control, and reduces inflammation. Dr Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Assistant...
’20 pc colorectal cancer patients below 35 yrs, 50 pc present in Stage-3′; doctors call for awareness, screening Srinagar, Mar 27: Colorectal cancer, a major health challenge globally, is increasingly becoming a cause for concern in Kashmir, with medical experts raising concern over the rising incidence rates and a growing number of young patients. Speaking...
Srinagar, Mar 25 : Kashmir’s territory care hospital Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Science (SKIMS) Soura will introduce the online payment system at all counters of the hospital through QR Code facility. The Secretary of Health and Medical Education had recently directed all hospitals of the valley to have a QR Code system at payment counters...
Srinagar, Mar 23: The Government has ordered a cease on private practice by Dr. Ishtiyaq Abdullah, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Baramulla anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir. “Based on the findings of State Anti Fraud Unit (SAFU) regarding violations of Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) of State Health Agency, J&K and other standing...
Urge regular check-ups, proactive oral care to prevent conditions like Periodontitis and safeguard overall health Srinagar, Mar 20: In light of World Oral Health Day, doctors in Kashmir have urged the people to prioritise oral hygiene for a healthy lifestyle, saying poor oral health can lead to conditions like Periodontitis. Speaking with the news agency,...
Say untreated infections can lead to malnutrition, anaemia, impaired development Srinagar, Mar 19: Children who have worms often feel tired due to malnutrition and anaemia, which can lead to impaired physical and cognitive development, doctors have warned. In discussions with the news agency, doctors said that while worm infections are relatively easy to control, parents...
Srinagar, Mar 19: The resident doctors of Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, have threatened a protest against the delays in salary payments. A statement issued by the Resident Doctors Association said over the past year, resident doctors at GMC Srinagar have encountered prolonged delays exceeding five months in salary payments. “Despite diligent efforts to seek...
Advises limiting salt, sugar & spice intake; taking water to stay hydrated Srinagar, Mar 16: People, especially those who are diabetic, need to limit the intake of salty, sugary and spicy food during Sehri (pre-dawn) meals in Ramdan to maintain fluid balance in the body, a noted endocrinologist said. Speaking with the news agency, Dr...
Anantnag: The enforcement staff of Drug Control Authority Anantnag conducted various inspections in the market of Anantnag town, Uttresso, Brariangan and adjacent villages of Shangus tehsil on Saturday to secure due diligence with respect to the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act/Rules and recent circulars issued by the Worthy State Drug Controller J&K. During the...
Samples taken, results tomorrow: Official Srinagar, Mar 15: The Kashmir Valley has witnessed a 50% decrease in watermelon sales following concerns raised on social media regarding the safety of consuming artificially ripened watermelons. Dr Wajahat, a clinical oncologist at a premier hospital, recently cautioned against consuming artificially ripened watermelons during the off-season, citing potential cancer...
Nairobi, Mar 15 : Doctors in Kenya began a nationwide strike Thursday, accusing the government of failing to address their grievances, including calls for promotions and the posting of more than 4,000 medical interns. The strike has paralyzed medical services in hospitals across the East African nation as patients were left unattended. Areas affected by...
CS Dulloo appointed as Chairman Srinagar, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a high level selection committee led by Chief Secretary for the post of Director Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura. As per the order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department, a copy of which lies with the news...
Stress regular eye screening, caution against self-medication Srinagar, Mar 13: Glaucoma, often termed the “silent thief of vision”, is one of the primary causes of irreversible blindness, and there is a critical need for regular eye screening, according to doctors. Dr Shugufta, Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at GMC Srinagar, speaking with the...
Srinagar, Mar 12: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday assigned the charge of Director SKIMS Soura to Dr Syed Abdi Rashid Shah in addition to his own duties. According to an order, a copy of which lies with the news agency, the appointment has been made in view of the retirement of Dr Parvez...
Rio De Janeiro, Mar 12: Brazil has registered 391 confirmed deaths from dengue so far this year with another 854 deaths under investigation, the Health Ministry said on Monday. A total of 1,583,183 suspected cases of dengue have been reported nationwide, including 12,652 severe cases, the ministry said in its daily report. The incidence rate...
Attendants, doctors demand regional cancer centre at hospital Srinagar, Mar 08: Amid the rise in cancer cases, hundreds of patients from South Kashmir in need of radiotherapy and other treatment facilities are suffering due to the absence of radiotherapy facilities at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag. Officials on condition of anonymity told the news agency,...
Itanagar, Mar 7 : Six-time champions Services advanced to the final of the 77th NFC for the Santosh Trophy on Thursday at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here. Reduced to 10 men in the 88th minute, Services ended Mizoram’s fine run in the tournament with a 2-1 victory in the day’s first semi-final, courtesy goals from...
Jammu, Mar 6 : In a first of its kind, the Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu has successfully started genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations on cutting-edge Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology at Government Medical College. As per officials, as a capacity building in genetic sequencing and to provide...
Srinagar, Mar 05: A clinic run by an alleged fake doctor has been seized in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday. An official told the news agency, the premises along with the chemist shop were seized after a self-styled doctor was seen treating patients in a video that went viral on social media. He said...