Appendicitis is no longer the killer it was a dozen years ago. Since sulfa drugs began to be used to control the complication of peritonitis, the annual toll of U.S. lives lost to appendicitis has ...

In patients with uncomplicated appendicitis, initial antibiotic treatment yielded a true recurrence rate of nearly 38% over 10 years. More than half of the patients treated with antibiotics avoided ...

After 10 years, just over half the people in a trial of antibiotics for appendicitis have not needed an appendectomy.

Does your child complain of stomach pain frequently? Does he refuse to eat, has he become irritable or does his stomach remain bloated? Is this a sign of appendicitis? Let us know from doctors what ...

Heritage assesses with high confidence that U.S. aircraft and surface naval platforms can be divided into four operational availability zones during a high-intensity Taiwan conflict scenario, with ...

This report provides a full operational assessment of the U.S. Navy’s underway replenishment fleet, including the T-AO Kaiser-class oilers, T-AO-205 John Lewis-class oilers, T-AKE dry cargo/ammunition ...

About The Study: Among patients initially treated with antibiotics for uncomplicated acute appendicitis, the rate of recurrence and appendectomy at 10-year follow-up supports the use of antibiotics as ...

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 ...

Dehydration happens when you lose more fluids than you take in. In older adults, it can raise the risk of constipation, electrolyte imbalances, kidney problems, and falls. Older adults are more prone ...

High cortisol can slow metabolism, which causes weight gain even without changes in eating habits. Anxiety, depression, and insomnia are common with elevated cortisol levels. Having high cortisol can ...

Asthma is a respiratory condition caused by inflammation and constriction (narrowing) of the airways. It can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing. Asthma is a long-term ...