The appendix is a small tube-like organ attached to the end of the large intestine, near where the small intestine meets it. Modern research suggests it plays a role in intestinal health and immune ...

一般书籍或报告在末尾可能会附上一些辅助材料，帮助读者理解正文中的内容或对正文中的内容给出更详细的解释，这些辅助材料通常被称为“附件”。在英语里 appendix、annex 和 attachment 都有“附件”的意思。它们究竟有哪些不同之处？教科书里的附件和电子 ...

Appendicitis occurs when your appendix becomes inflamed, likely due to a blockage. It can cause symptoms like cramping or intense abdominal pain. Treatment typically involves antibiotics followed by ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Symptoms of appendicitis may require emergency medical attention. Without immediate care, the appendix can burst. A burst appendix releases bacteria and pus, which can cause severe complications. The ...

Courtney is a registered nurse with over 13 years of experience in the clinical setting, helping individuals navigate their way through their healthcare journeys. She has been in the frontlines ...

The body's appendix has long been thought of as nothing more than a worthless evolutionary artifact, good for nothing save a potentially lethal case of inflammation. Now researchers suggest the ...

Baltimore Orioles rookie Hayden Penn may go down in the record books as the first pitcher to miss his season debut because of appendicitis. Penn was to start in a game last week but was rushed to the ...

Appendiceal mucinous tumors include a spectrum of tumors, but within that spectrum is a fascinating low-grade tumor that has been the subject of considerable debate. These tumors challenge our very ...

The findings, from a new study, come at a time of growing concern about the earlier onset of several cancers. By Nina Agrawal A new study shows that appendix cancer is becoming more common among ...

In 2023, more people than ever are exercising their rights to carry a concealed firearm for self defense, and one of the most popular methods to carry a concealed handgun is the appendix carry. This ...