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 ...

Most patients with localized appendix cancer may be able to safely avoid chemotherapy after surgery, according to a new study ...

Joel Embiid was released from a Texas hospital Friday and will return to Philadelphia after undergoing appendectomy surgery, the 76ers said. The timeline for Embiid's return to basketball activities ...

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 ...

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will have surgery, per the team. Embiid had been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets due to an illness ...

Joel Embiid received an unwelcome assessment just before the Philadelphia 76ers begin a championship-or-bust season. The post 76ers Star Joel Embiid Gets Bad News Ahead of Championship-or-Bust Season ...

It's time to look at the center spot for the Philadelphia 76ers and look at Joel Embiid and the depth behind him. The Philadelphia 76ers have assembled a super team. History is not kind to players ...

Colin Campbell was otherwise fit and healthy when he suddenly developed agonising abdominal pain. It was appendicitis and he ...

Howard Chua-Eoan is a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion covering culture and business. He previously served as Bloomberg Opinion's international editor and is a former news director at Time magazine.

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