A significant milestone was achieved at Thumbay Hospital Day Care, Rolla, Sharjah when a team of surgeons headed by Dr. J. S. Raj Kumar, Dr. Ashish Sam Enos and Dr. Mohammed Jabber performed a single site laparoscopic surgery on a 35 year old female who had severe pain from gall bladder stones. The patient was discharged the same evening, and was highly pleased with the cosmetic results of the surgery.
“ Traditional Laparoscopic Surgery involves 4 or 5 small holes in the patient’s abdomen,
by Dr. Mohammed Ashraf, Specialist Internal Medicine, Thumbay Hospital Day Care, Rolla, Sharjah
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. There is evidence to suggest that fasting can have positive effects on your health. The holy month is often seen as the time to practice self-control, self-discipline, sacrifice and empathy. It is encouraged to maintain these practices even outside fasting hours. Also, it is advisable to maintain disciplined eating practice during
by Dr. Brijesh Valsalan, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon, Thumbay Hospital Day Care, Rolla, Sharjah
Women and bone strength
Several medical problems affecting women are neglected by the women themselves as well as their families, due to various socioeconomic factors. The modern-day working woman is under a lot of physical and mental stress as she has to cope with stress at home and at the workplace. Often, they don’t get a due appreciation for all the effort they make. This increased stress is