Srinagar, May 17 (KNB): On world hypertension day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday urged people in Kashmir to reduce salt intake to prevent high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. In a handout issued to KNB Dr Nisar said “Reducing salt intake would help reduce the burden of hypertensionContinue Reading
Srinagar, Mar 27 (KNB): Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday has sought PET scan facility at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar. In a statement issued to news agency Kashmir News Bureau-KNB DAK President Nisar ul Hassan has said “That would help in early detection of cancer and save lives.When aContinue Reading
‘Does not cause human infection’ KNB News Desk Srinagar 29 January (KNB): With apprehensions among people about newly discovered coronavirus, called NeoCov, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said that there is no need to panic as the virus is confined to animals and does not cause human infection. “NeoCovContinue Reading
KNB News Desk Srinagar 17 January (KNB): Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said lockdown should be decided on the basis of the number of patients hospitalised with Covid rather than the number of positive cases. “Hospitalisation rates, not case count should determine curbs and restrictions,” said DAK President andContinue Reading
Srinagar 13 November (KNB): Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said winter chill increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. “You are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke during winter months,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan saidContinue Reading