Innovative application of an existing drug offers promising alternative treatment to traditional chemotherapy for patients with appendix cancer. Researchers at University of California San Diego ...

There are four stages of appendicitis, which describe its severity and whether it has caused any complications: simple, supportive, gangrenous, and perforated. These range from mild inflammation ...

Appendicitis is not an inherited condition, but genetics may play a role. However, the cause of appendicitis is often unclear. Appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix. An infection may ...

Appendicitis is the fifth most common reason for hospitalization among children in the U.S. Compared to surgery, using antibiotics alone to treat children with appendicitis is a cost-saving strategy.