SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday ordered new timings for Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) and Government Dental Colleges (GDCs) in Jammu and Kashmir. “The reporting time shall be at 09:00 am and the relieving time at 05:00 pm on weekdays while the reporting time shall be 09:00 am and the […]
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Blood flow changes in eyes may affect visual symptoms of migraines: Study
NEW DELHI — Researchers have found that changes in blood flow in the retina could influence visual symptoms of some migraine patients, a new study has said. According to the study published in the journal Headache, the findings could represent a long-sought observable marker for migraines that doctors can use to aid in the clinical […]
NHM releases ranking of public health facilities on JK e Sahaj
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — National Health Mission, Jammu and Kashmir, today released ranking of Public Health facilities on Hospital Management Information System (JK e Sahaj) for the month of September 2023. In the category of Associated Hospitals of Government Medical Colleges, the first rank has been clinched by GMC Rajouri, followed by Jammu Psychiatric Disease Hospital, […]
SKIMS to start free of cost HIV Viral Load Testing: MoU signed
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir AIDS Control Society (JKACS) and Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Srinagar, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for starting free of cost HIV viral load testing of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar by utilizing the spare testing capacity of COBAS RT-PCR equipments for […]
MOU signed to start HIV Viral Load Testing in GMC Jammu
JAMMU (KIMS) — A memorandum of understanding was signed today between Jammu & Kashmir AIDS Control Society (JKACS) and Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu for starting free of cost HIV viral load testing in the premier hospital of the People Living with HIV (PLHIV). The agreement provided for utilization of the spare testing capacity of […]
Hospitals witnessing surge in Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases, says DAK
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said hospitals in Kashmir are witnessing surge in severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases. “Over the last few weeks, hospitals are seeing increase in number of seriously-ill RSV patients,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said young children and elderly […]
MS DH Ganderbal attached, Dr. Nighat to look after charge
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) on Monday attached the Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Ganderbal with immediate effect. According to an order, Dr. Abdul Majid Bhat, Medical Officer, presently looking after the charge of Medical Superintendent District Hospital Ganderbal is hereby attached with the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir with immediate […]
Junk food behind fatty liver epidemic in Kashmir: DAK
SRINAGAR — On World Liver Day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday expressed pressing concern over surge in fatty liver disease which has reached to epidemic proportions in Kashmir valley. “Junk food is causing spike in fatty liver cases in the valley,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said junk food has […]
No need to worry about new Covid-19 variant: DAK
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said there is no need to worry about new Covid-19 variant. “There is no evidence to suggest that the new sub-variant causes more severe disease,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said the new variant is causing uptick of cases […]
Screening could prevent sudden cardiac death in young people: DAK
SRINAGAR — In the wake of spate of sudden cardiac deaths in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday called for screening of young people for conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest or death. “Screening could prevent sudden cardiac death in young people,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “Several of […]