Evolution Keeps Reinventing the Appendix

You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic story traces back at least to Charles Darwin, the English natu ...
The Conversation

What causes depression? What we know, don’t know and suspect

Jayashri Kulkarni receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council as a Leadership Level 3 Investigator Grant, and has received clinical trials funding from pharmaceutical ...
Yahoo

Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death revealed

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The medical examiner’s office revealed that Catherine O'Hara's immediate cause of death was listed as pulmonary embolism, with ...
NBC News

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under 50

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths among people younger than 50 in the United States, according to a study published Thursday in the Journal of the American Medical ...
verywellhealth

Epiploic Appendagitis: What to Know

Epiploic appendagitis is rare and usually heals itself in five to seven days. The pain from epiploic appendagitis is sharp and localized in the lower abdomen. A CT scan is the best way to diagnose ...
Everyday Health

9 Possible Causes of Swollen Ankles (and When to See a Doctor)

And though rare, causes like preeclampsia in pregnancy and deep vein thrombosis are medical emergencies that require immediate medical care. Here are some of the most common explanations for swollen ...
Sports Illustrated

Fired for cause: What that means after Michigan terminates Sherrone Moore

The college football world was shocked to hear that Michigan had fired head coach Sherrone Moore suddenly after the end of the regular season, and even more surprised to hear that the school ...
IEEE

Interpretable Appendicitis Detection using EfficientNetB1 and SHAP with CT Imaging Across Age Groups

Abstract: Appendicitis causes emergency abdominal surgery in all age groups, so early identification is crucial to avoid complications and unnecessary treatments. Clinical assessments and laboratory ...
Mongabay

For sharks on the brink of extinction, CITES Appendix II isn’t protective enough (commentary)

Sharks are some of the most threatened animals on Earth, with approximately one-third of all species assessed as threatened with extinction on the IUCN Red List. These animals are not only older than ...
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The Emergency Condition called Appendicitis

What happens when your appendix becomes inflamed? The appendix is a thin tube located in your lower right abdomen. Appendicitis happens when your appendix becomes inflamed. There is no exact cause of ...
UPI

Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. undergoes appendix surgery, out vs. SF

Nov. 12 (UPI) --Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. underwent appendix surgery and is out indefinitely, coach Jonathan Gannon announced Wednesday. The typical recovery time is two to ...