Courtney is a registered nurse with over 13 years of experience in the clinical setting, helping individuals navigate their way through their healthcare journeys. She has been in the frontlines ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

The Diagram Designer project was started in 2003 because I needed a tool to make diagrams for my masters thesis which I was workin on at that time, and I didn't like any of the free tools I could find ...

The vulva includes structures like the mons pubis, labia majora, and labia minora. The clitoris is located at the top of the vulva and is covered by the clitoral hood. Inside, the vagina connects the ...

Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine. It’s considered a medical emergency because if the appendix ruptures, it can spill infectious material ...

Recovery from a laparoscopic appendectomy can be faster than from open surgery. After appendicitis surgery, you should avoid driving and heavy lifting for at least 48 hours. Many people go home the ...