Afghanistan skipper Asghar Stanikzai to miss start of World Cup qualifiers
Afghanistan suffered a blow ahead of their 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign Monday when captain Asghar Stanikzai was ruled out of the start of the tournament after undergoing surgery to have his appendix removed, the International Cricket Council announced.
Feb 26, 2018, 18:44 PM IST
Antibiotics could be effective in treating appendicitis
Appendicitis is currently treated through an operation to remove the appendix, known as an appendicectomy.
Appendix may serve as 'safe house' for good gut bacteria
In particular, it may serve as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria.
Jan 10, 2017, 23:44 PM IST
Removing appendix does not affect chances of conceiving
Researchers at the University of Dundee analysed the medical records of more than 5,30,000 women across the UK and found pregnancy rates to be higher among women, who had their tonsils and appendix removed.
Aug 08, 2016, 10:56 AM IST
What doctors found inside this lady's appendix was weird!
The woman whose name has not been revealed came to the hospital complaining of pain and tenderness on the right side of her pelvis, making her unable to eat and suffer from fever.
May 31, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
