Dr Junaid Mehraj

20/07/2025

Preterm babies admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) require specialized monitoring and care depending on their gestational age, birth weight, and medical conditions.This is a patient with weight 1.2 kgs born at 30 weeks gestational age on Noninvasive ventilation.

30/01/2025

27/01/2025

We have observed a significant shift in disease patterns in recent years. We have noticed a sharp surge in hepatitis A cases over the past two years. One of the most alarming complications of hepatitis A is acute fulminant hepatitis or acute liver failure, which carries a high mortality rate.

When a patient with hepatitis visits a doctor, the standard practice is to assess the risk of complications. If deemed at risk, the patient is advised to remain in the hospital for close monitoring and treatment. However, we have encountered a troubling trend: many critically ill patients choose not to stay in the hospital and instead seek alternative care, such as consulting with a peer sahab. This delay in receiving appropriate medical care has resulted in a significant number of patients presenting to us in advanced stages of acute liver failure.

This pattern not only complicates treatment but also increases mortality rates. It underscores the urgent need for public education on the seriousness of hepatitis A, early recognition of complications, and the importance of timely medical intervention.

23/01/2025

https://thekashmirtoday.com/2025/01/gmc-srinagar-raises-alarm-over-quackery-following-acute-liver-failure-cases/

GMC Srinagar Raises Alarm Over Quackery Following Acute Liver Failure Cases

05/12/2024

Infantile colic is excessive, inconsolable crying in an otherwise healthy baby, often occurring in the first 3 months. It’s usually linked to digestive discomfort or overstimulation, resolving by itself.

Baby colic can be a challenging phase for parents, but understanding its causes, signs, and remedies can provide much-needed relief. In our video, Colic in B...

25/11/2024

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30/07/2024

This is something I seem to talk about on a daily basis. Actually, often several times a day. Parents get very worried that their toddler isn't eating and there's something seriously wrong with them. Well, the truth is between the ages of 1 and 5 years old, it's completely normal for a toddler's appetite to slow down. It may seem like your child doesn't eat enough, is never hungry, or won't eat unless you spoon-feed them yourself. The good news is, as long as your child's energy level is normal and they're growing along their growth curves, they'll be okay.

10/04/2024

The accidental discovery of Phototherapy for the treatment of Neonatal Jaundice.
It was first discovered at Rochford Hospital in Essex, England, when nurses there noticed that babies exposed to sunlight had less jaundice, and pathologists noticed that a vial of blood left in the sun had less bilirubin.
Today, light therapy is applied by overhead lamps which emit a specific frequency of blue light.
Note: Representative image