Current research has not found an association between rheumatoid arthritis and appendicitis, but some studies found a link between other autoimmune diseases and appendicitis.

Dr. Tiffany Frederickson, Department Chair of General Surgery for Northern Light AR Gould Hospital says appendicitis symptoms can vary, which sometimes makes it difficult to diagnose. “The textbook ...

Background: The objective of this study was to determine if routine use of computed tomography (CT) for the diagnosis of appendicitis is warranted. Methods: During a one-year study period ...

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Though its role is unknown, it can become infected, resulting in acute appendicitis, which, if not detected and treated early, can lead to serious consequences. Though the symptoms and signs of acute ...

Systemic discrimination is a lingering issue in Manitoba's health-care system, First Nations leaders in Manitoba say, after a Cree man's lawsuit alleging a doctor assumed what turned out to be ...

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AbbVie said on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its drug for complicated intra-abdominal infections ...

From May to June, she faced struggles in trying to receive a diagnosis from the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s. Even ...