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Private practice responsible for high mortality among patients: DAK

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Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Wednesday said, private practice by government doctors is unethical and is taking heavy toll on poor patients. President DAK Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan in a statement today said, “Private practice by doctors in tertiary care hospitals is responsible for high mortality among patients.” During emergency hours when the services of senior doctors are needed most, patients are left to the mercy of trainees thus jeopardizing the lives of critically ill patients, statement said. Patients in Accident and Emergency departments are seen by students who are at learning stage…

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Lesser known facts about garlic

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When Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine”, surely he meant therapeutic viands like garlic, known for properties beyond being a taste enhancer in recipes. A native to Central Asia, garlic is being used by humans since 7000 years. Have you ever thought why only garlic is believed in myths to ward off vampires and evil spirits? In fact this wonder food has more uses than you can think of, and some really interesting ones. 1. Garlic is said to be the flag-bearer of white magic in Europe. Central European…

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Foods to cleanse your arteries

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Heart health is important for overall health. Blockages in the heart can cause stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and atherosclerosis. Hence we give you top 20 foods are can effectively remove blockages in the arteries and maintain a healthy heart. Here are 20 best heart healthy foods to cleanse your arteries. Turmeric Atherosclerosis is when the arteries harden which is caused by inflammation. Now turmeric or haldi has anti-inflammatory properties. This spice works in favour of reducing heart diseases. Curcumin that’s present in turmeric reduces inflammation in the arteries and…

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Slow poison in our fruits

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It’s not just Calcium Carbide, banned chemical Oxytocin is secretly being injected into fruits and vegetables. The next time you go to the market, do not be carried away by the big, shiny lustrous fruits on display. They may well have been pumped up with a chemical called oxytocin. Horticulture experts admit that oxytocin is now increasingly used to promote artificial growth in fruits and vegetables and to enhance their texture, aroma and skin colour. Along with calcium carbide and ethephon, oxytocin is fast turning into a health hazard. Doctors…

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Top 18 iron-rich foods to boost haemoglobin

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Low haemoglobin, anaemia, hair loss, tiredness and headaches are some of the symptoms and health problems associated with lack of iron in the body. Iron deficiency can affect your life adversely and can lead to serious health problems. Following are top 18 ingredients that can boost your iron intake; just add these healthy foods rich in iron to prevent diseases related iron deficiency. Daily recommended dietary intake Women above 19 to 50: 18 mg Men above 19: 8 mg * Australian Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) Liver: Liver is the powerhouse…

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Lack of dumping facility poses health risk in Sopore

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The failure of District Administration to construct a garbage dumping facility in Sopore has evoked widespread resentment among the locals as heaps of domestic and market waste lies scattered across the town. In the absence of solid waste management facility  the garbage heaps are a common scene here and local residents allege that the Municipal Council is doing nothing to address the problem. The solid waste including plastic bags and polythene and hospital waste is being thrown on the roads and also into the drains leading to their blockade. Mounds…

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Working over 8 hrs a day raises stroke risk by 33 %

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It’s now official -working over 8 hours a day increases the risk of stroke by 33%. Scientists have for the first time quantified the number of hours of work that could cause serious harm. Working 55 hours or more per week is linked to a 33% greater risk of stroke and a more modest (13%) increased risk of developing coronary heart disease compared with working a standard 35 to 40 hour week. The largest study till date on the issue, involving over 6,00,000 individuals will be published in The Lancet…

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Paediatric hospital to come up at Bemina

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Empowered Committee constituted for creation of posts Private Security Agencies Regulation Ordinance approved LAHDC Councillors get retrospective effect for emoluments 83 posts created in Handicrafts Dept The Cabinet Wednesday gave nod to the construction of new Paediatric Hospital within the upcoming 200 bedded Maternity Hospital at Bemina at a cost of Rs 25 crore. The decision was taken to facilitate the availability of Paediatric health care facilities alongside the maternity hospital within the same building premises. COMMITTEE FOR CREATION OF POSTS The Cabinet accorded sanction to the constitution of an…

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Under fire Director SKIMS bumps into agitated staff

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Employees demand Zargar’s removal, Police swung into action The Non Gazetted Employees Welfare Association (NGEWA) at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) has castigated the attitude of the state government and the Director, SKIMS who have “failed to deliberate with the representatives of the association” despite Early this morning, police entered the SKIMS compound and arrested leaders of the association for fear of a protest by the employees “on directions of Director SKIMS”. On Tuesday also NGEWA held an hour long protest in the hospital premises demanding removal of Director…

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It too happens in SKIMS: One Entrance, Two Degrees

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Appearing for an entrance and availing a professional degree is all right everywhere. However, one entrance and getting dual professional degrees is something that only happens in Kashmir. A senior doctor and Deputy Medical Superintendent at Shere-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences’ Medical College or (JVC, Bemina), Dr Shifa Abeeda is at the helm of affairs at JVC Bemina. The senior doctor has allegedly availed two MD degrees on one professional entrance examination, courtesy crisis-hit SKIMS deemed University. Sources informed two degrees were allotted to the accused candidate, who had appeared…

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