A Biologist Explains Why Humans Have An Appendix. Hint: Scientists Finally Have An Answer

Why do humans have an appendix? New research is reshaping our understanding of this overlooked organ and its antiquated role ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

The Normal Appendix: Its Length, Its Mesentery, and Its Position or Direction, as Observed in Six Hundred and Fifty-Six Autopsies

Contributed to the Thirteenth Series of Medical and Surgical Reports of the Boston City Hospital for 1902. Select the format you want to export the citation of this publication.
News Medical

Children with suspected appendicitis need better care, finds study

A new study published in the journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health reports that suspected appendicitis in children is not only among the most common pediatric conditions but often wrongly ...
Shropshire Star

One in six children undergo unnecessary appendix surgery – study

The UK has been found to have the highest reported national rate of ‘normal appendicectomy’ in children. Sign Up and be kept in the loop each and every day with our free Daily newsletter. Did you know ...