Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 30 percent of people 80 years and older. Incidence of the disease is reportedly higher in African-Americans than in Caucasians. A new study examined which genes may pose a risk for developing late-onset...

An estimated 20 to 40 percent of cancer patients receiving certain types of chemotherapy treatments may experience debilitating pain. The pain can cause a number of symptoms including tingling, numbness, a shooting or burning sensation and even sensitivity to temperature. A new study examined whether the...

With medical care costs continuing to rise, recent attempts to reduce emergency department use have occurred in some states and Medicaid programs. One approach is to deny or limit payment for an emergency department visit if the discharge diagnosis is classified as a “nonemergency” condition. A...