Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, also abbreviated SKIMS, is the largest medical Institute under State Legislature Act in Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. SKIMS is the lone medical university of J&K state which is headed by a Director who is also the Ex-officio Secretary to the Government. Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences was conceived…
Read MoreFatty liver disease affects nearly one-third of adults in Kashmir and is one of the leading contributors to liver failure. There are two major types of fatty liver disease — alcohol-induced and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is most commonly diagnosed in those who are obese or sedentary and those who eat…
Read MoreDepression often goes hand in hand with diabetes, and people with both conditions have poorer glycaemic control. Exercise has been found to improve both depression and diabetes. So Kristin Schneider, of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and colleagues tried a strategy to help depressed women with type 2 diabetes become more active. They used…
Read MoreIt’s a common story ; a child comes home from school with a headache and fever. Within a week or two, every person in the house has caught the flu. Swine flu may be in the news, but seasonal flu shouldn’t be ignored — according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more…
Read MoreLASIK Laser Eye Surgery LASIK is eye surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist using a laser. About three million procedures are performed each year. LASIK is an acronym that stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. Vision defects are caused by irregularities in the cornea, the clear front covering…
Read MoreMillions of people are living longer and in better health, thanks to major advances in medical technology that have produced new high-quality, cost-effective therapies. Half a century ago, a pacemaker used to treat cardiac arrhythmia was the size of a hockey puck. Today, it’s smaller than a AAA battery. Since 1980, medical technology has reduced…
Read MoreGet Relief for Headache Pain. Causes of Headaches, Natural Cures and Medicine Headaches, like the common cold, are a familiar medical problem. No one is perfectly sure what causes them, and there is no single, sure-fire cure. Science has identified many causes and triggers for headaches, both foods you eat and activities. Both folklore and…
Read More16 Things To Do for Joint Pain, When Your Hips, Knees, Back, Shoulders or Feet Hurt Your joints can hurt and cause pain because of many problems like injuries, arthritis, infection, illness, bone spurs, an allergic reactions to medication, or daily use. These conditions lead to inflammation, aching and joint pain. You are not the only…
Read MoreThe hospital provides exclusive services and emergency and interventional care in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology besides providing for facilities of Antenatal and Post natal care for women from all over the Kashmir. The Hospital also provides services on OPD and In patient care to the patients admitted in hospital. Lalla Ded Hospital is…
Read MoreDermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases. It is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist treats diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails Dermatology serves patients interested in improving or maintaining the condition of…
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