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Dr. Zubair Saleem

Greater Kashmir

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Early Cancer Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

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Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Subtle Symptoms in Seniors Can Signal Serious Illness

30.01.2025 7

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Quackery Crisis in Kashmir

28.01.2025 10

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

The Role of Nutrition in Elderly Health

23.01.2025 4

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Urinary Issues Faced by Senior Citizens in Winters

16.01.2025 7

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Dr. Zubair Saleem

Difference Between Normal Process of Aging and Course of Illness

09.01.2025 8

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Dr. Zubair Saleem

Suffocation Deaths are 100% Preventable

In a bone-chilling incident, five members of a family tragically lost their lives due to suffocation after leaving a gas heater on overnight in a...

07.01.2025 2

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Dr. Zubair Saleem

How Elderly Can Stay Active Indoors During Winter

Chilai Kalan’s arrival often brings shorter days, colder temperatures and icy conditions, making outdoor activities challenging for seniors. While...

02.01.2025 3

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Dr. Zubair Saleem

20 goals for a fulfilling and healthy 2025

31.12.2024 5

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Dr. Zubair Saleem

When Snowfall Becomes a Health Hazard

Kashmir’s snowy winters are beautiful but come with hidden dangers. With more snowfall expected, icy roads and freezing temperatures pose serious...

29.12.2024 2

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Winter Care for Seniors with Restricted Mobility

In my recent home visit for a senior patient confined to bed, I found the caregivers were doing their best, but the patient was experiencing...

26.12.2024 2

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Dr. Zubair Saleem

Dangers of stopping medications on your own

Four months ago, a young patient visited me with complaints of persistent headaches. Upon evaluation, he was diagnosed with high blood pressure (...

17.12.2024 2

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

A Tribute to a Noble Soul

In my journey as a geriatrician, I have been privileged to meet many senior patients. Each has left an impression, but a select few leave an...

12.12.2024 4

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Dr. Zubair Saleem

Cancer Awareness and Prevention

Cancer cases are rising at an alarming rate, posing a significant health challenge in Kashmir. While it is sobering to note that 30-50% of cancer...

10.12.2024 3

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Cold Weather, Warm Care For Health of Elderly

Winter is not just a season of cold breezes and warm blankets; for the elderly, it often brings a host of health challenges. The drop in...

05.12.2024 2

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Dr. Zubair Saleem

Surge in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Kashmir

As winter grips Kashmir, the chill in the air brings with it a surge in upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). The biting cold, coupled with...

03.12.2024 9

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Dr. Zubair Saleem

“You Are What You Eat”

Unhealthy Diets and Health Risks: Poor dietary habits pose a significant challenge to improving holistic health. Despite widespread knowledge of...

28.11.2024 3

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Seniors, COPD and Winters

Every breath you take is a miracle of nature. Yet, many of us take our lungs for granted, unaware of the silent threats that can impair their...

21.11.2024 1

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Dr. Zubair Saleem

Understanding, Preventing and Managing Falls in the Elderly

During recent home visits as part of my work with senior citizens, I encountered several bedridden patients who were suffering from the...

14.11.2024 3

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Mastering Diabetes with Mind and Mood

Happiness and mental well-being play a significant role in the treatment and management of diabetes. Research shows that mental stress and blood...

13.11.2024 2

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Dr. Zubair Saleem

Recognising Heart, Lung and Other Causes of Breathlessness in Elderly

As winter approaches, I am seeing a noticeable increase in elderly patients who come to me with worsening breathlessness, often assumed to be...

07.11.2024 2

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Four Simple Steps to Stay Healthy

We all know the old adage: prevention is better than cure. While it’s a commonly accepted truth, too often, the importance of prevention is...

22.10.2024 2

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Updates from GKF

In a landmark development, Professor Upendra Kaul, Founder Director of the Gauri Kaul Foundation (GKF), has signed a MOU with Indian Oil...

19.10.2024 2

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

“Doctor sahab, his illness is affecting my family,”

19.10.2024 2

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

When Women Speak, We Must Listen

I often encounter a diverse range of patients, particularly women, presenting with a variety of symptoms and health concerns. A troubling pattern...

15.10.2024 2

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Clarifying Dementia and Alzheimer’s for Better Care

As we approach the final week of September, recognized as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, our exclusive dementia clinic has seen numerous patients,...

29.09.2024 2

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Why do daughters take care of elderly parents?

Recently, three women came into my clinic—an elderly woman of 85, another of 62 and a younger woman. When I asked who was with whom, I realised...

15.09.2024 6

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Join the Movement

In a harrowing display of cruelty, a video that has now gone viral captured a shocking scene—a son brutally beating his elderly parents with a...

09.09.2024 3

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Taaqti Dawah: Supplements for the Elderly

I had a senior patient in a drowsy condition at the clinic. After inquiry, she revealed that she had been experiencing low back pain and took the ‘...

01.09.2024 2

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Patients Becoming Google Doctors

A senior citizen recently visited my clinic, feeling much better after starting insulin for his uncontrolled diabetes, along with other...

25.08.2024 2

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Mpox: No need to worry—just a note of caution!

Some days ago the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to its widespread...

21.08.2024 3

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Abandonment Accelerates Aging

Few days ago, a frail and visibly aged couple visited my clinic for a routine consultation. As a geriatrician, I’ve seen my share of age-related...

18.08.2024 8

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

While writing a prescription for one of my patients, I noted “Metabolic Syndrome” on it. The patient asked for an explanation, prompting me to...

11.08.2024 2

Greater Kashmir

Dr. Zubair Saleem

Stomach Flu and Summers

Infections Gastroenteritis, often referred to as the “stomach flu,” is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It can be caused by both...

31.07.2024 2

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Dr. Zubair Saleem