A new study reveals that non-invasive biomarkers, including RDW, MPV, and appendix diameter, can help differentiate ...

Although the delayed diagnosis of appendicitis is dangerous, over-testing can also be harmful. Abdominal pain is among the most common reasons children are taken to the emergency department.

Almost always the diagnosis is made only after the appendix is perforated and there is evidence of peritonitis with abdominal distension. More often these children are operated for peritonitis and ...

Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency that can pose significant challenges in pregnant patients due to the potential risks to both the mother and the fetus. The diagnosis and ...

Even though it is uncommon, appendix cancer can have detrimental effects on health, particularly if it is not discovered quickly. It is essential to comprehend this condition's causes, symptoms ...

Background: The objective of this study was to determine if routine use of computed tomography (CT) for the diagnosis of appendicitis is warranted. Methods: During a one-year study period ...

Hannah joined The Scientist as an assistant editor in 2023. She earned her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington in 2017 and completed the Dalla Lana Fellowship in Global Journalism in ...

Background: Recent literature supports the use of CT for all patients with right lower quadrant pain to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce hospital cost. Our current practice at a large ...

A link between rheumatoid arthritis and appendicitis has been investigated before, but newer research has not confirmed these findings. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the ...

A small proportion of them usually have appendicitis, and timely detection is essential. To do so, clinicians often rely on imaging, such as ultrasound or CT scans. Although delayed diagnosis of ...