Appendicitis is when the appendix becomes inflamed, often because of a blockage within it. The blockage causes the appendix to swell and it can easily become infected by bacteria. In many children the exact cause is not obvious, even at operation.
The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii Uâ¢ and Wiiâ¢ home consoles, Nintendo 3DSâ¢ and Nintendo DSâ¢ family of portable systems.
Nintendo fans around the world are in mourning. Satoru Iwata, the company's president, has passed away at the age of 55, according to a statement issued by Nintendo. The cause of death was a bile duct tumor. Iwata was named president of the company in 2002, when he succeeded Hiroshi Yamauchi.