At first glance, the results of a recent meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics would indicate immediately operating on a child is the most effective treatment for uncomplicated acute appendicitis ...

At first, Aubrey Gibson thought her daughter’s stomachache came from the pizza and candy canes she’d enjoyed at the town’s Christmas party. Gibson told Aria to lay down and rest. But when Aria, then ...

Appendicitis is not an inherited condition, but genetics may play a role. However, the cause of appendicitis is often unclear. Appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix. An infection may ...