The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has awarded the prestigious National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) certification to the Community Health Centre (CHC) Nagam, located in Budgam district. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the continuous effort to improve the quality of patient care at the facility. The NQAS certification, which…
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In the breathtaking valleys of Kashmir, where nature’s beauty meets the resilience of its people, a silent revolution is unfolding in the realm of healthcare. Technological and medical innovations are reshaping the landscape, bringing about a paradigm shift in the way healthcare is delivered and experienced. Let’s explore the recent breakthroughs that are transforming Kashmir’s…
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Fatty 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…
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Depression 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…
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LASIK 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…
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Get 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…
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16 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…
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When someone has a hair loss, the first thing he’ll do it PANIC. Next he’ll try all the remedies mentioned anywhere. STOP doing that. It is important to remember that research to support such methods is not always extensive. Here we will explore what works and what doesn’t work, purely based on extensive research and…
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As in all medical fields, technology is having an impact in dentistry. Dental professionals are seeing an influx of new and improved technology that can help them be more efficient and effective in their practice. Here’s a look at the latest in dental technology. Digital Dentistry and 3D Printing With the reinvention of 3D printing…
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Despite advances in medical technology, the stethoscope still has important diagnostic value, according to an editorial published online Jan. 15 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Valentin Fuster, M.D., Ph.D., from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, discusses the continuing importance of stethoscopes, which are frequently disregarded for newer technologies such as…
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