News Topic:Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences

Fatty liver disease in 64% of newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes patients in Kashmir: Study

A Kashmir study found MASLD in 64% of 272 newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes patients, with higher prevalence among women and those with obesity.

IUST, SKIMS hold joint awareness programme on PCOS/PMOS

IUST partnered with SKIMS Soura and SKIMS MCH Bemina for an awareness and screening programme on PCOS/PMOS, featuring expert talks and a student screening session.

Govt committed to regularise daily wagers, restore SKIMS autonomy: NC leader

Senior National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq said that the government is committed to regularise all daily wagers and casual labourers in a phased manner.

SKIMS to implement comprehensive plan to improve emergency care

Director SKIMS and Dean of the Medical Faculty SKIMS have been actively working to streamline and enhance the facilities for patients at the institute.

SKIMS refers 367 posts to JKSSB for recruitment, says Director

In response to a surge in patient numbers, SKIMS is embarking on a significant expansion initiative to double its current facilities with 367 new job positions.

New SKIMS Director foresees rapid recovery for premier Kashmir health facility

Director SKIMS Soura, Dr Prof. Mohammad Ashraf Ganie on Saturday said that the valley’s premier health facility will rebound and is going to be on track within a year.

Dr Ashraf Ganie assumes role as Director of SKIMS

Prof (Dr) M Ashraf Ganie, formerly the Head of the Department of Endocrinology, officially assumed the role of Director at the SKIMS Soura, Srinagar.

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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