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Benefits/risks of Treating Appendicitis With Antibiotics

Benefits/risks of Treating Appendicitis With Antibiotics

Antibiotics were not worse than surgery when measuring overall health status, allowing most people to avoid an operation in the short term for appendicitis.

Antibiotics Alone Can Treat Uncomplicated Appendicitis In Kids

Antibiotics Alone Can Treat Uncomplicated Appendicitis In Kids

New study analysed the role of antibiotics in appendicitis, which is the most common cause for emergency abdominal surgery in childhood, affecting 80,000 children in the United States each year, but nonoperative treatment options are viable.

Appendix Removal May Up Parkinson's Disease Risk

Appendix Removal May Up Parkinson's Disease Risk

Having your appendix removed (appendectomy) can put you at a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD), reveals a new study.

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‘Organoid’ Model for Patient-Specific Treatment of Appendix Cancer

‘Organoid’ Model for Patient-Specific Treatment of Appendix Cancer

For individualized treatment of various cancers, scientists from WFIRM have developed patient-specfic 'organoid' model.

Low Success Rates of Antibiotic Treatment of Appendicitis

Low Success Rates of Antibiotic Treatment of Appendicitis

People who take antibiotic treatment for appendicitis instead of surgery have high hospital bills and are at high risk to develop other abdominal medical complaints. This proves that surgery should be the first hand treatment.

Appendix Cancer: Genetic Mutations Identified, May Improve Treatment

Appendix Cancer: Genetic Mutations Identified, May Improve Treatment

Appendix cancer is rare and treated like colon cancer. Genetic mutations in appendix cancer are different from those found in colon cancer and mutations in the genes TP53 and GNAS are good predictors of survival among people with appendix cancer, study confirms

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New Pediatric Appendicitis Risk Calculator Developed

New Pediatric Appendicitis Risk Calculator Developed

A new appendicitis risk calculator developed to improve appendicitis care for pediatric patients. Appendicitis is the most frequent surgical emergency in pediatrics.

Regular Visits to a Doctor Reduce Risk of Severe Appendicitis

Regular Visits to a Doctor Reduce Risk of Severe Appendicitis

Frequent health visits and a good rapport with the doctor can reduce the risk of perforated appendicitis in children.

Nonoperative Treatment of Appendicitis May Raise Death Risk

Nonoperative Treatment of Appendicitis May Raise Death Risk

Nonoperative treatment of appendicitis is increasing, and it may raise death risk, a study presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2017.

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Can Antibiotics be an Effective Treatment for Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children?

Can Antibiotics be an Effective Treatment for Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children?

Antibiotics can be an effective treatment for appendicitis in kids. Surgery can be effective in patients who have appendicolith.

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