What Is the Purpose of Appendix? Scientists Look for Answers in the Human Evolution

Medicine & Technology May 29, 2023

After being regarded as useless for many years, the appendix was found to have an important function through the studies conducted by scientists. Find out more about it in this article.

46-Year-Old Man Looks Pregnant After A Year of Delayed Surgery Due to the Pandemic

Mar 04, 2022

Find out what happened to the 46-year-old man from South Yorkshire that now looks like nine months pregnant after not receiving surgery to treat his condition.

Low-Dose CT Scan Can Accurately Diagnose Appendicitis, Decrease Radiation Exposure

Nov 11, 2021

A new study suggests that a low-dose CT scan effectively diagnoses appendicitis to decrease radiation exposure, especially in young patients, and reduce cancer risk.

Antibiotics Could Help Prevent Delay of Appendectomy in Some People with Appendicitis

Oct 25, 2021

Antibiotics are known for treating certain bacterial infections like urinary tract infections, strep throat, and E. coli but now, they are found to provide more benefits than that.

Appendicitis Signs and Symptoms: Do You Have Appendicitis?

Mar 12, 2015

If you're having severe stomach pain that's preventing you to even stand straight and you're also have a 103-degree, chances are that it might appendicitis. Read more to know its signs and symptoms.