BACKGROUND In the aftermath of earthquakes, the cumulative incidence of crush-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) is difficult to predict. Insight into factors determining this risk is indispensable to allow adequate logistical planning, which is a prerogative for success in disaster management. METHODS Data of 88 crush-related AKI patients in the aftermath of the Kashmir earthquake were collec...

.b rom time to time the existence of typhus has been recorded in Kashmir. In the winter of 1942-43, an epidemic of typhus occurred in Kashmir, and this paper is based on a study of this epidemic. Kashmir is a large valley at about 5,500 feet surrounded by high mountains 12,000 feet high. In the main valley runs the Jhelum river and the tributaries of this river descend from smaller valleys lyin...

.. Objective: To detect carotid atherosclerosis in symptomatic patients with risk factors noninvasively using carotid Doppler ultrasonography in Divisional Head Quarter Hospital Mirpur Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Study design: Prospective Observational study. Place and duration of study: Kashmir institute of cardiology Div. Headquarters Teaching Hospital Azad Jammu & Kashmir AJK (Mohi-ud-Din Islamic ...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the caries experience in 6 -12‐yearold schoolchildren in Kashmir Division of Jammu and Kashmir state, India. Material & methods: This study was carried out in Budgam District of Kashmir Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, India. A cluster sampling was done to collect the sample. Schools accessible and situated in the district were selecte...

Lal Hussain1*,2, Imran Shafi3, Sharjil Saeed2, Ali Abbas2, Imtiaz Ahmed Awan2, Sajjad Ahmed Nadeem2, Syed Zaki Hassan Kazmi2, Saeed Arif Shah2, Saqib Iqbal2, Bushra Rahman4 1*Quality Enhancement Cell, The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, City Campus, 13100, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan 2Department of Computer Science & IT, The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, City Campus, 13100, Muzaffaraba...

CURRENT SCIENCE, VOL. 105, NO. 12, 25 DECEMBER 2013 1685 H. R. Gautam is in the Department of Plant Pathology and M. L. Bhardwaj is in the Department of Vegetable Science, Dr Y S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan 173 230, India and Rohitashw Kumar is in the Division of Agricultural Engineering, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmi...

Kashmir University teachers belong to upper sedentary and rich class is not a fact as the consumption behavior shown by them is similar to middle class society. The sample under examination differ in size of the family, age, designation, property ownership and other characteristics; in general we expect the household with above given different characteristics to have different expenditure plans...

ABSTRACT
 Almost every economy in the world relies on tourism to generate cash, create job opportunities, and contribute economy's GDP. Tourism is also playing a significant role overall development of state's Jammu Kashmir. Kashmir has been aptly termed as "Heaven Earth" for its breathtaking beauty all over world. lot promise Kashmir, it gives commercial chances residents region. This pap...

Alligator weed Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb (Amaranthaceae) is being reported for the first time from Kashmir, India. Alternanthera philoxeroides was collected in 2008 during the vegetation survey of Wular Lake, a wetland of international importance under Ramsar convention. Alternanthera philoxeroides is a noxious invasive weed widespread throughout the world. We suggested that al...

A very severe epidemic of cholera attacked Kashmir in 1935; an extensive report has been prepared but, as its publication will take time, we have thought it desirable to publish this note which deals mainly with certain aspects of protection conferred by the use of anti-cholera vaccine. Before dealing with these points a few preliminary remarks are necessary. The epidemic started on 26th June, ...