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SKIMS faces reagent shortage, halts stool occult blood tests
The Department of Pathology at SKIMS, Soura has informed that they are currently facing a shortage of the reagent required for the "stool for occult blood" test.
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Alleged nexus between doctors and private diagnostic centers raises concerns at SKIMS Soura
Patients seeking care at J&K's premier health institution, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura are allegedly subjected to unnecessary diagnostic tests.
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Radioisotopes to remain temporarily suspended at SKIMS
Authorities in Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura said that Radioisotopes will remain temporarily suspended in the first week of April.
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SKIMS Soura urges people to use online appointment system
SKIMS Soura on Wednesday urged people, intending to visit the health facility for treatment, to make use of the online appointment system.
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Kashmir grapples with severe shortage of cancer diagnostic equipment
Despite the increasing number of cancer cases in Kashmir Valley, there is a severe shortage of PET-CT scan machines for staging and assessing treatment responses.
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SKIMS achieves landmark with first swap kidney transplant in J-K
The Department of Urology & Kidney Transplant SKIMS achieved a major milestone by performing the first swap kidney transplant in UT of J&K.
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Fraudsters exploit patients’ plight, fake fundraisers misusing SKIMS name
Kashmir’s premier hospital Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura has warned people about the fraudsters who raise money in the name of patients.
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Miracle in 24 Hours: Over Rs 80 lakh crowdfunded for Pulwama’s leukemia patient
In less than 24 hours, over Rs 80 lakh was crowdfunded for a leukemia patient from Pulwama.
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Omar accuses admin of ‘double standards’ over NC, BJP protests in Srinagar
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Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah seeks reopening of Yousmarg tourist resort
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