NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doctors could soon be diagnosing appendicitis with a computed tomography (CT) technique that uses only half the radiation dose of current methods. According to a statement ...

Appendicitis is a potentially serious condition that occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. While the small organ tucked in the lower right abdomen often goes unnoticed, problems can ...

Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY However, misdiagnosing a patient with appendicitis will lead to needless surgery, and increases hospital costs ...

This small organ can cause big problems when inflammation sets in, potentially leading to life-threatening complications if left untreated. That nagging pain in your abdomen might be more than just a ...