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Nobody in their right mind would want appendicitis, but a new study says there is a way to have a fighting chance of avoiding surgery for it. Researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine found 7 in 10 appendicitis patients treated with antibiotics ultimately avoid surgery. Of 1,552 participants from 14 states, about 71% of those who took antibiotics did not have surgery within three months. What's more, UPI reports participants in the antibiotic group missed about 3 1/2 fewer days of work. With surgery, the appendix is fully removed. But with antibiotics, appendicitis can return. The researchers next want to study the frequency of reoccurrence.
A young Australian woman prone to headaches had one that lasted over a week, and was accompanied by blurred vision. An MRI and subsequent brain surgery revealed the alarming and nauseating reason for her aching head. According to CNN, the pain was caused by neurocysticercosis: tapeworm larvae that had taken up space in her brain. The CDC says people contract the parasitic infection by swallowing eggs found in the feces of a person who has an intestinal tapeworm. The parasite makes its way to humans when people consume undercooked pork.
Harvey Weinstein has been rushed to hospital for treatment for his "ongoing heart problems".
'Truth Hurts' hitmaker Lizzo has told her social media followers that "pain is temporary" in an emotional and reflective Twitter post.
A new surgical tool called Chimaera guides a surgeon during operations to implant neurostimulation devices with less risk to the patient. Matthew Stock reports.
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