Recent studies reveal that the human appendix plays roles in gut microbiota restoration and immunity, contrary to its ...

The appendix is found to play some role in regulating the gut microbiome and functions of the immune system; its absence, however, does not cause apparent health problems." Dr Mayank Madan ...

Medicare covers appendix surgery when it’s medically necessary. This is usually to treat appendicitis, which is a medical emergency. Appendix surgeries are used to treat appendicitis ...

That's when Whitehead found Dr. David Bartlett, a pioneer in appendix cancer treatment at Allegheny Health Network. Dr. Bartlett sees four or five new cases a day when most oncologists will see ...